Personal Narrative: My School's National French Honor Society

In addition to character, I have also had many chances to show my skills in leadership. As a freshman I was a representative for the class congress and was able to participate in

Ever since my elementary years, I have taken my education and the work I do seriously. My dedication to the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service have helped me during my high school experience as high school was a eye-opener for a young girl with big dreams. A quote that is to mind when I think about what dedication to scholarship and character means to me is one by St. Jerome; “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” I have always gone past the point that is the best I can do in my academics accomplishments, building my character, being a leader, and helping others. I take pride in the fact that I work hard, push myself, and excel

The life experience that made me diverse was the moment I stepped foot on U.S. land at age three and became undocumented. Being undocumented became my identity. Fear of being deported grew with me, hiding me in the shadows. I never saw past high school, so I started to take advantage of my supposed last years of learning by maintaining the highest grades I could earn. In return, I have been able to join the National Honor Society, enabling me the opportunity to graduate high school with honors. Seeing my journey going from thinking I was not able to attend college because of my status to being able to graduate with honors has taught I am deserving of a higher education. Being undocumented has not restrained me from pursuing my education,

My high school requires twenty-five service hours each year of high school in order to graduate, plus an additional fifteen to be involved in National Honor Society. While this may make all of the community services I have participated in sound like a mere school requirement, it is actually the complete opposite of that. Without those school requirements, I am not sure how involved I would be in my community. But due to them, I am always involved in some way.

My family culture has made me appreciate the value of hard work and dedication, and has taught me to always challenge myself when setting my goals. I attribute these lessons to my family’s military background. My grandfather, Boyd Brummett, was a Marine for 32 years and my father, James Samberg, was an Army officer for 21 years. Growing up in a military family means having values like tenacity driven into your

My failure helped me understand not only what I did wrong, but also it helped me understand myself better. I realized that it was not truly my wish to be a member of the Honor Society, I was doing that to please my parents, my friends and my previous teachers. I learned to be myself, despite the situation and be humble, without studying even if you have the potential you will not achieve anything, success is ninety nine percent hardworking and one percent perseverance, it requires effort. After crying in front of hundred students I finally got the strength to be myself no matter what, I became emotionally stronger and overcame my shyness, or part of it. The embarrassment of my failure not only made me the smartest girl in my school, but also

It was an honorable day for me, it was the induction ceremony for a pristine club: Honor Society. This club is invitation only, the best of the best students are asked to join the club. Not only was I inducted into the club I was chosen to President. It was a great honor to be appointed President. Being able to join an honorable club was a great, but I like to think that every day is a mini goal I complete. The reason I say this is because I work hard trying to managing all my honor and AP classes, with all the clubs I am involved in as well as patriating in school sports. I play three sports *I am 20words over

By the end of my junior year I began to see modest results from my hard work. I was determined to prove that despite the hurdles I face I could achieve just like anyone else. During my senior year I have become very involved with 3 different positions of leadership. I am currently involved as a Bridge Builders Leadership Board Member, as President of the Jack and Jill of America, and as President of the D.E.C.A club that I chartered this year at my school. In performing in these leadership roles I have discovered that working with a group to establish a goal and working hard to achieve that are two particular strengths that motivate me. I believe will serve me well in college and

During my high school career, and continuing into my naval career, I have always had a desire to succeed. In high school, I applied myself to become valedictorian, and in the Navy, I have worked hard to become my A-school honorman. This desire to succeed is what initially attracted me to the Naval Academy. Those who enter are regarded as the Navy's finest, and because of the high standards that such a training demands, I hope to be shaped into a sailor that will bring pride to his branch and his country.

Growing up a “Generation Xer,” my “Baby Boomer” parents held me accountable when I performed poorly, and praised me when I exceeded their expectations. Our lives were engulfed in rules, which will forever be a permanent tattoo on my blazon path. In my mid 20s, I continuously learned from other’s actions or inactions while performing in their leadership positions. I was often entertained by their body language and non-verbal cues as they led their teams. In the military, I witnessed many failures when making decisions. Perhaps they experienced a lack of praise in their upbringing. Additionally, I observed others making quick decisions to get it over with quickly, or simply say “yes” just to please the boss. These types were labeled, “Hip-Shooters.”

Throughout my High School career, I have strived to be the best version of myself possible. I have grown from a scared freshman to a confident senior. Gaining confidence and leadership skills has mainly happened through my community service opportunities and growth in school. I now believe I acquire the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership and service.

Furthermore, being in the military has many impacts in ones life. Onetime, my friend, Luis, would never have any respect for his mother. He

My favorite Honors class was Digital Game Design. I went into the class with high expectations and hopes for learning how to program. I had always wanted to learn how to write code, and this seemed like a unique environment to learn it in. Although the class certainly taught me this, the other concepts it taught me are where the true value of Honors courses lies. I believe a great Honors course has two key components: it will change your perspective on some aspect of your life or of yourself, and it will challenge some idea that you hold to be true. This class certainly did these for me in a plethora of ways. I went in as a very analytically-minded individual, but I came out of the course with a real appreciation for graphic design, art, and

At the risk of generating what may initially seem as a platitude or trite response, the totality of my experiences have led me to the conclusion that what matters most to me, is freedom derived from mental faculties. My conception of freedom was not only instilled by way of existing in a brute and regimentally structured organization, but by experiencing some of the most terrific geographies in the world. One learns of the value of an education fairly quickly because the distinction between enlisted and officer is so poignant. Those with knowledge or a particular skill set were valued and treated differently. I vowed to not be in a similar position, so long as I can help it.

I was a civilian, as well as only 17, when I walked in the front gates, which means I had civilian and 17-year-old thoughts, patterns, experiences, and understanding. The military organization I had joined was more than a club or institution; rather, it was an ethos and a way of life. It is that same ethos and way of life that gives the military so much respect within Australia and others. When speaking of the military, certain words or feelings are often uttered, such as “discipline,” “selflessness,” “serving,” and “precise.” These terms did not just appear as “nice to haves,” nor were they were “instituted” by some senior-ranking person. They were instilled as the cornerstone of each military member from the day they started in the military. Some may say that military members are “brainwashed” into thinking and acting the way they do. I would prefer to look at it as “renewing” or “rewiring” the brain in a different and effective niche, directly linked to the military modus operandi.