Essay On Boy Scouts Of America

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Perhaps the most important experience during my more formative years was my experience with YMCA camping. I was a camper,

One of my very first instances of leadership was during a Boy Scout meeting about five years ago where I led our

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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