Experience 1
Boy Scouts of America:
The most important experience of my life so far was participating in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). I joined my troop when I was eleven and rose through the ranks to become an Eagle Scout when I was sixteen. That title should indicate a person with leadership experience, willingness to try new things, excellence of character, and commitment to both the community of Scouting and the world as a whole.
I have always called the BSA the best leadership, outdoor skills, and service organization in America and I firmly believe it. I served in several leadership positions as a Boy Scout, the most impactful of which was Troop Guide. As Guide, I was in charge of all first year training, which meant I developed a
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I went as a Choral Music student. I was an excellent student in high school, which gave me proper academic standing to apply for Governor 's school, but I also had to undergo an audition process as a chorus student. The process involves a solo performance and sight reading. To prepare for this audition I spent about a week researching a song to perform. I had been a chorus kid for a decade, but had never picked a piece for myself before. I enthusiastically listened to dozens of options and eventually picked a song. I also underwent personal growth to prepare. For the first time in my life, I received voice lessons and I diligently studied sightsinging as I would any normal academic topic. Luckily for me, the hard work paid off and I was accepted. As the Teaching Assistant Counselor (TAC) on my floor put it during my first floor meeting, “You’re here because public school is too boring for you.” He most certainly was right! GSW sparked an intellectual curiosity in my unlike to other. The choral classes were amazing, but the two to three seminars held daily was where I truly grew at Governor 's School. Knowing I would later be a math major, I attended every mathematical talk I could. It was amazing! Both GSW faculty and guest college speakers were talking about new mathematical discoveries and advanced topics public school would never go through. I didn’t just attend math seminars though. I heavily diversified and attended talks about science, music, literature, and
The completion of the final project required for the rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts is what I would consider the most important point of maturity for me personally, and my biggest accomplishment to date. The project is included to test the leadership skills of those completing it, as well as their determination. The whole rank of Eagle is aimed towards showing determination, in fact, with requirements such as staying in an active leadership position for multiple months or the need for a certain number of specific merit badges. These are gained over time and for most who get this far the Eagle Project is one of their last goals yet to be achieved.
The accapella group and the drum group was very interesting to watch. It was fun to learn the school cheers that could be used at sporting events. It was also fun to dance along to the song that was played. Sitting through the speeches was not a part that I particularly enjoyed but I know that they were very insightful and that the advice will help me later in life. Hearing from the Chancellors and the Deans of the school was very helpful. To be able to put a face to a person and realize that they are just that, a person, is extremely
Throughout my high school career I have participated in many activities and been awarded many great honors. As a member of my high school color guard, I have led as co-captian and captain for four years, traveling across the country to compete. Beta Club has given me the opportunity to serve my local community and create a service project to reach the globe. I was asked to lead the volunteers at my church for the early service in the children's ministry area my sophomore year and I continue to serve in this position. During my junior year I was acknowledged as a junior marshal, a Wofford Scholar, and a Presbyterian College Scholar.
I have had many accomplishments and times of leadership. Some leadership roles I have participated in are: being Deacons Quorum President, Senior Patrol Leader, Band, Cross Country, “Teacher’s PET” in 5th grade, and Basketball. Some achievements I’ve accomplished are: being #1 on the reading hall of fame in 5th grade, had 4 Band concerts, gone to Scout Camp and helped with eagle projects, been to 7 Cross Country meets, and been on 3 Basketball teams.
The biggest and most meaningful accomplishment of my life so far is completing the Leader in Training program at Camp Don Lee. The successful completion of this program truly marked my transition from childhood to adulthood within the camp community.
Just as you would in joining any other discourse community, I had to establish my credibility, or make ethos appeals. This not only had to be done at the audition/callback for the school itself, but also for every audition after and in everyday class life. In order to establish this credibility, I had to prove my talents, artistry, and potential in the first audition and callback. They required me to sing a song they provided, a monologue, a portfolio, and a scrapbook. I memorized and worked on my monologue, filled my portfolio with all of the art work, costume design, and sewing work I had done in the past, and made my scrapbook about my favorite shows, writing about what they mean to me. This was the
My role as president of my high school’s National Honor Society also allowed to demonstrate my worth as a leader. I was in charge of the overall organization of the club, finding more volunteering opportunities
This is the one thing that will have brought me both the greatest happiness and success throughout my life. Becoming an Eagle Scout shows that you have demonstrated the ability to stick with something until the very end, if you consider that the end saying you learn so
One of my very first instances of leadership was during a Boy Scout meeting about five years ago where I led our
Accomplishments in my life have really given me a new understanding for myself and others and allowed for personal growth. One accomplishment has provoked this growth: being inducted into the National Honor Society. The society helps me to think differently about other people and learn of ways I could become a better person. This experience has shown me the importance of hard work, never giving up, social interaction, and helping others.
One major experience that has shaped me as a person would be the decision to join FFA my freshman year. FFA has allowed me many incredible opportunities and experiences these past four years.
I still remember the time in Middle School when I was inducted as a member of NJHS(National Junior Honor Society). It was truly an honor to be accepted such a recognition for my outstanding grades and admirable characters. While receiving the certificate, I looked over to my parents who had big smiles on their face, they were very proud. Being a member of NJHS made me realize I play an important role in the community.
An experience that has made a profound impact on my life was when I directed and completed a community service project to fulfill a requirement for the Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts of America. In order to competently act as coordinator for this service project, I had to develop both my interpersonal communication and leadership capabilities to a proficient level. Besides improving my professional skills, this project gave me the opportunity gain hands on experience working with groups of people who had varying skill levels. So, not only did these skills allow me to complete the project successfully, they have also proven incredibly useful throughout my academic career.
My freshman year at SMSHS was spent honing my craft as well as pursuing rigorous academics. I found my niche through private oboe lessons, chamber recitals in a trio, and performing as a soloist. Gaining more confidence and maturity, I improved musically and became more open to new
Perhaps the most important experience during my more formative years was my experience with YMCA camping. I was a camper,