...The National Merit Honor Society highlights character, leadership, and service. Since Freshman year of my attendance at St. Vincent Ferrer High School, I’ve maintained a 100 in conduct which reflects my integrity and morals on becoming an independent worker as well as a hardworking student who can be seen as reliable. In struggling with my depression and anxiety sophomore year, I was put in a mental hospital and had to be absent for almost a month. While catching up, it was clearly evident to my teachers and my parents that school was very important for me. Despite my absence, I managed to keep an overall GPA of 88 for sophomore year. Not only is my reliability shown through my school work, but it’s shown through the extracurricular activity...
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...whatever I can to help guide them through it step by step. My grades are my top priority at school because when it comes down to it that is what I will be judged on, not to mention my character. Character is everything. As stated in the dictionary, it is said that character is a “complex of mental and ethical traits“, that those traits, or qualities, are “distinctive to an individual” and that they are “built into an individual’s life.” It is those character qualities, those character traits that determine a person’s response in any given situation. I set goals and put in the time and effort to accomplish them. I believe that NHS does great things overall, and that I can play a part in furthering the impression that is made here. The National Honor Society is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and commendable characters and I believe that I have both. In conclusion, I hope to be able to use my power to aid in the uplifting of others and prove myself to be a good example and mentor for those who seek help. As I participate in activities where I am the leader, such as a teacher aid, I make sure that I work with my peers and...
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...I am deeply honored to be among the small group of students who are eligible for the National Honor Society. This is something that I have been looking forward to since my Freshman year. Being in all of the clubs and extracurricular activities, I have heard about this organization since I first walked into Waukesha North. Another stronger reinforcer was seeing my sister walk across the stage and seeing how honored she was, made me even more eager to be apart of this prestigious society. I strongly believe that this organization does great things in society, and that I can play a part in furthering its com. I would love to receive this honor because I have worked incredibly hard to get to this point in school and life in general. The National Honor Society is known for recognizing students with outstanding grades and characters, I believe that I have both. Currently, I have a 4.1 cumulative GPA. I have achieved the grades by taking challenging classes and having a lot of GRIT. GRIT is a trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal, along with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective. GRIT is not able to be taught; it is a biological trait that a person gets from their parents, and I believe that I have a lot of it. As for character, I believe that I demonstrate...
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...community, done without compensation and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit. Community service is a very important factor when it comes to bettering your society. Through my own experiences and my years in the National Honor Society I have observed and come to support my beliefs of how important Service is. What I have learned about my community is, to give back to those who give or simply just to do something nice for someone else without being told/paid to do. Community service to me is what I would do to help my peers and community enjoy themselves at the cost of making them as well as my self, feel good that someone went out of their way to make their experience(s) fun and enjoyable. I am pleased to say everyone in this room carries the willingness to make a better community. I have gotten to know a better me in how I act towards different people and what I say to them. To me I think this shows an incredible charisma in how a person can change and make a difference so quickly The value and importance of community service in our society shows greatness within the National Honor Society. Without community service in our society many people would not know the meaning, usefulness, or importance of charity. Serving in your community takes away from the problems that exist in your society and in the world as a...
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...long-term employment in a friendly environment. Education Davison High School Work Experience Inshop, Jimmy John's Davison, MI — 09/2011-06/2015 Accomplishments and Honors ● 3.798 ● High Honor Roll (9-12) ● National Honor Society (inducted September 2012) ● All Around-Academic & Athlete Award (9-12) Davison, MI - 04/2013-04/2015 Responsibilities and Accomplishments ● Upsaled sandwiches, chips, and drinks. ● Served customers. ● Counted money and stock. ● Cleaned tables, floors, and bathrooms. Waitress, Paddy McGee's Grand Blanc, MI - 04/2015-Present Responsibilities and Accomplishments ● Served customers. ● Balancing drawers. ● Cleaned tables and floors. ● Dropping certain amounts of money. Skills ● ● ● ● ● Handle customer service problems. Handled phone calls and computer dysfunctions. Skilled at evaluating problem and generate best option. Organization and prioritization. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication. Extracurriculars and Related Experiences ● ● Leadership role at tutoring elementary children math problems Big Brother’s Keeper Soup Kitchen, Eastern Michigan Food Bank, “Jumpnastics”, “Kiddie Clinic”, Hospice Volunteer, Elks Golf Club Trick-or-Trunk Fundraiser Varsity Cheer Squad National Honor Society, Snowboarding Club ● ● References Michele Diamond ER RN...
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...I am honored to be nominated to be able to be part of the National Honor Society. I want to be part of this organization because it is a great opportunity for me to gain greater knowledge on how to become a strong leader. I believe that I have the four qualities that it takes to become a member: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. I believe that I am academically qualified to be part of the National Honor Society. This year my GPA is 3.7 and rank 25 out of 93. I try my best to turn in high quality work and turn it on time. In addition, I know how to use technology very well and and how to implement it in my work. I am eager to learn new things and to improve for I am a fast learner who is trying new things every day. I have a...
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...Statement 5: National Honor Society Ron Howard once said, “Setting goals takes desire, but completing them takes determination.” My biggest goal is to get a master’s degree in biochemistry and go to the University of California, Los Angeles. I believe that the National Honor Society gives a great foundation for students to be noticed by universities and has an outstanding moral background which is why I would be honored to be accepted in Campo Verde’s chapter of the National Honor Society as it would help me help me reach my goals and support my community. First of all, it is important for me to start preparing for my career now in order to take advantage of every opportunity offered to me. Being able to achieve a college degree means that...
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...I have been actively involved in school activities throughout high school. During high school, I played all five sports (Football, Basketball, Track, Golf and Baseball). I also was part of the drama department, PBIS Team and Sigourney National Honor Society Chapter. The PBIS Team focuses on things our school needs to improve, on such as, improving the character of our student body. National Honor Society also is a great representation of my character and leadership. In order to be selected, you must possess many of traits while maintaining a high level of achievement in the classroom. I spend most of my free time participating in school functions. Although you still can find me helping in the community. During the winter months I volunteer...
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...Sample Scholarship Essays Updated on Thursday 18 February 2010 (see below for url) This section contains three sample scholarship essays: 1. Scholarship Essay Sample One - Crabiel 2. Scholarship Essay Sample Two - National Merit Scholar 3. Scholarship Essay Sample Three - Fulbright Scholarship Essay One - Crabiel Scholarship Winner, won $3,000 scholarship Like Mr. Crabiel, I literally work tirelessly in many academic and leadership roles. I sleep no more than six hours a night because of my desire to expertly meet my many commitments. Throughout my life, I have worked as long and as hard as I possibly can to effect beneficial changes in both school and society. During the summer of tenth grade, I took a number theory course at Johns Hopkins University with students from Alaska, California, and Bogota, Colombia. Similarly, during the summer following eleventh grade, I was one of ninety students from New Jersey selected to attend the Governor's School in the Sciences at Drew University. At Drew, I took courses in molecular orbital theory, special relativity, cognitive psychology, and I participated in an astrophysics research project. For my independent research project, I used a telescope to find the angular velocity of Pluto. With the angular velocity determined, I used Einstein's field equations and Kepler's laws to place an upper bound on the magnitude of the cosmological constant, which describes the curvature of space and the rate of the universe's expansion. In addition to...
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...shaina The 9/11 memorial has received different visitors from the entire world and the 50 states of United States since its creation ranging from dignitaries to the meek in the society. It provides a sense of serenity, and reflection to those who understand its deep symbolic meaning. It is situated at the location of the former World Trade Center, and sits on 8 acres of land. The Memorial comprises of two big waterfalls and pools that provide reflection, with each waterfall occupying an acre. The pools are set at the original Twin Towers footprints. The 9/11 Memorial has been described as “one of the most eco-friendly plazas ever constructed”. The memorial was designed to provide a sense of revival and spirit of hope creating a contemplative social space that is separated from the ordinary scenes and noise of the busy New York City. The White Oak trees surrounding the memorial, aesthetically provide a canopy through it rustling leaves. Blair,...
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...Tattoos and the Role They've Played in Human History Com/172 University of Phoenix Tattoos and the Role They've Played in Human History Tattoos are a means of permanently marking the body with coloring by a way of piercing the skin. This form of art articulates the body as well as the psyche. This body modification can be found in every culture around the world, with some of its earliest findings dating back as far as 10,000 BCE (Lineberry, 2007). History shows the symbolisms behind tattoos vary from one society to the next. These markings may be for therapeutic purposes in one part of the world while showing social status in another, and in turn, a way of branding criminals in an additional region. Although tattoos have many different significances, wavering with each different culture, there is no doubt they are a significant part of human history. Professor Don Brothwell and Cate Lineberry, stated a man found in ice around the Italian-Austrian border, had tattoos that may have been for therapeutic purposes. Post examination, they concluded that the disbursement of dots and small crosses on his body in the areas of his lower back, right knee, and ankle may relate to areas of "strain-induced degeneration". Suggesting that these tattoos were applied to ease joint pain and to explain why the tattoos on this man were not in places on the body that were easily displayed (Lineberry, 2007). In ancient Egyptian culture, tattoos were prominently found on women. These...
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...The collection of disciplines referred to as the Humanities are a broad set of academic principles essentially defined as “anything that isn’t an empirical science.” This includes the classics, languages, law, history, performing arts, literature, religion, philosophy, and visual arts. Some disciplines, such as anthropology and linguistics, are considered to be a part of both the humanities and the sciences (Anissimov, 2010). On September 29, 1965, the Senate and House of Representatives enacted the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to promote progress and scholarship in the humanities and the arts in the United States as well as for other purposes (National Endowment for the Humanities, 2010). The purpose of this paper is to define the term humanities, distinguish the humanities from other modes of human inquiry and expression, and give an example of some of the humanities and explain why each example reflects current developments in politics, socioeconomics, and technology. In the Middle Ages, studies not centered on God were referred to as part of the humanities; therefore, early sciences and mathematics were part of the humanities. Today the sciences are completely separate and are divided into two main categories: Social sciences and natural sciences. Humanities differentiates itself from present-day sciences by following a non- scientific approach in that the scientific mode of inquiry, where the goal is to establish validated theories and scientific...
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...Do you know the Holocaust of Jews during WWII? How about the Nanking Massacre? The similar tragedy happened in China but was forgotten by majority of the Western society. It is a time to do something to remember it. The Nanking Massacre is a six-week mass murder and rape committed by Japanese soldiers in Nanjing, the then-capital city in China. After approximately three months’ hard battle, Shanghai fell in November in 1937. Imperial Japanese Army then marched into Nanjing and started a ruthless slaughter of around 300, 000 Chinese civilians on December 13th, 1937. Countless Chinese were killed in cruel ways while women, even girls were raped. It is a symbolic event of the Asian-Pacific war. As important factors of analyzing and evaluating the history, success and failure are both shown through the Nanking Massacre. It is a success of national spirits and united international community but a failure of humanity and political structures. With a comparatively weak army, Chinese fought with courage and determination. Their spirits should be respected and passed...
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...“Still I Rise” An Inspiring Poem by Maya Angelou “Still I Rise”, a poem written by Maya Angleou in 1978, is a poem that demonstrates an inner strength of determination in accomplishing and overcoming obstacles in life. “Still I Rise”, and other poems created by Maya Angelou, may offer inspiring words of encouragement for many individuals who may be dealing with certain difficult situations in their life. Maya Angelou was born in 1928 in St. Louis Missouri. At a very young age she experienced a very traumatic experience that inspired her to become the person that she is today. During the time that her parents decided to end their marriage, she went to reside with her mother. While residing with her mother, she was sexually assaulted and raped by her mother’s boyfriend. Maya Angelou was scared, hurt, and humiliated. Not knowing where else to turn, she informed her brother of the incident. Upon hearing this, he decided it was best to inform their family. Her mother’s boyfriend was sent to jail; however, he was killed shortly after his release. When Maya Angelou found out about the death of her mother’s boyfriend, she became withdrawn and stopped speaking or talking for several years. She began to blame herself for what had happened to her mother’s boyfriend, because she felt that due to her telling what happened resulted in his death. As time passed, Maya Angelou went to reside with her grandmother. She was embraced by a close family friend who encouraged her to talk...
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...Japan- Cross Cultural Management Final Located off the east of China, Japan is made up of a series of islands with rich culture and historical background. The Japanese people, dating back to as early as 4,500 B.C. have deep traditions that have evolved and adapted over the centuries. With ideologies, religion and business strategy’s much different from that in the western world, specific customs and traditions must be understood. Although the Japanese carry a great deal of respect in the business world, they can often be perceived as picky and difficult to deal with. This stereotype tends to cause alienation from companies doing business in Japan, when in reality their “closed off” and distant behavior is due to misinterpretation through a western lens. Being aware of the religion and history of the Japanese can help to not only better understand their culture, but to also strengthen business relationships and allow for a positive interactions between companies. The following paper will include a cultural analysis observing different dimensions of Japanese culture through Hoftede and Hall’s scales relative to other world cultures. The underlying beliefs, attitudes and values of the Japanese culture relative to that of the Western American culture. As well as their evolved and highly functioning socio-economic and political environment. Communication and openness to change can be compared providing information as to why the Japanese conduct business the way they do. The paper...
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