Reflection On The Four Pillars Of National Honor Society

The four pillars of National Honor Society (NHS) are personality traits that separate the mediocre students from the admirable students. This exclusive program comprises members with outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The pillars of NHS parallels those of the Indiana Association of Student Councils (IASC), inspiration, action, service, and character. As a member of the IASC and NHS, I have integrated these pillars into my personality.
Each pillar is important towards any aspect of success. Scholarship includes reaching one’s maximum potential, not just a commitment to learning. Leadership is characterized by the ability to inspire others, act accordingly, complete community service, and display an ambitious nature. Service involves the
Never did I know how much I would learn from service projects. Never did I know how much my personality would change. When my cross country coach handed me the Knight of Honor award, he said my “greatest strength is my work ethic.” This perseverance has helped lead to the success of my most life-changing service project, my Eagle Scout project.
My Eagle service project was to install a series of tree identification stands in proximity to the plethora of trees around Kendallville’s Bixler Lake Park. The identification stands make hiking trips, camping, and walking more informative and educational. This project tested my leadership skills and experiences which display my knowledge through the years as a scout and as a student.
This project has taught me scholarship, service, and leadership, and this has truly changed my character. The rank of Eagle Scouts represents a young man’s dedication to learning, his time for the community, and his ability to lead. This Scouting journey has taught me a myriad of skills, wisdom, and knowledge that cannot be expressed in words. This experience has helped shape me into the dexterous person I am