Lessons In National Honor Society
Amongst the organizations for students here at Yazoo County High School , National Honor Society is one of the most prestigious. National Honor Society values scholarship, service, leadership, and character. I am honored to be recognized and suggested as a member. Considering I display all four those attributes, I would be a great addition to the organization.
First of all, I display excellent leadership skills. For example, in JROTC I am the 1st Sergeant and it isn't a rank that just anyone could get. I am responsible for correcting uniform violations, the accountability for all cadets in Alpha company , as well as taking control of the company in the absence of all officers. Being the 1st Sergeant takes a lot of discipline and attention to the job because if something goes left it all falls on me. I also served as Beta Club secretary 8th grade year and co-secretary my 9th and 10th grade years.As secretary, it was my duty to ensure that meetings are organized, recorded and minuted. Notes from past meetings had to be handled properly and decisions made during those meetings had to be recorded and presented to the everyone.One of the lessons that is taught in JROTC is to lead , you first must serve others. …show more content…
Over the years I have helped in the community by ushering for The Moving Wall memorial for the vets. I have also volunteered at the Manna House and help serve the needy on Thanksgiving Day.For the past three years I have also volunteered in Revive Yazoo, the city wide revival. In my 9th & 10th grade year I helped with the setup of the equipment and seating area and also assisted with sound system. This past summer , I volunteered in the youth choir and performed in the teen night with other kids from other churches in the
First of all, I display excellent leadership skills. For example, in JROTC I am the 1st Sergeant and it isn't a rank that just anyone could get. I am responsible for correcting uniform violations, the accountability for all cadets in Alpha company , as well as taking control of the company in the absence of all officers. Being the 1st Sergeant takes a lot of discipline and attention to the job because if something goes left it all falls on me. I also served as Beta Club secretary 8th grade year and co-secretary my 9th and 10th grade years.As secretary, it was my duty to ensure that meetings are organized, recorded and minuted. Notes from past meetings had to be handled properly and decisions made during those meetings had to be recorded and presented to the everyone.One of the lessons that is taught in JROTC is to lead , you first must serve others. …show more content…
Over the years I have helped in the community by ushering for The Moving Wall memorial for the vets. I have also volunteered at the Manna House and help serve the needy on Thanksgiving Day.For the past three years I have also volunteered in Revive Yazoo, the city wide revival. In my 9th & 10th grade year I helped with the setup of the equipment and seating area and also assisted with sound system. This past summer , I volunteered in the youth choir and performed in the teen night with other kids from other churches in the