What it means to be a part of Washburn NHS
Washburn NHS chapter president
WASHBURN — As a member of the Washburn National Honor Society for two years now, I have my own idea of what it means to be a part of the NHS.
WASHBURN’S NHS members include, from left, front row: Dakota Koch, Amber Reed, Lindsey Blackstone and Anna Carlson. Back row: Justin Howe, Courtney Turner, Jessica O’Donnell, Sarah Sjoberg and Cameron Huston.
To receive the application you must have a grade point average of an 86 or above. Then you have to fill out an application that asks you all about your community service, scholarship, leadership and character. Leadership and character are the hardest traits to prove. Many students lack these qualities or are not aware of what they actually mean.
To me, good character is standing up for something that you know is right, even if that means people make fun of you for it down the road. I don’t care what other people think about me; I am my own person and I do what I think is right. That is good character. I respect my teachers, my peers, my elders and those who have more experience than I do. I have great respect for my school and my community. I’m willing to help anyone who needs it; I’m always here if someone needs a shoulder.
Good leadership means someone who not only leads when there’s a problem, but someone who follows when it isn’t their time to lead. Being the president of the senior class, I have learned to lead as well as follow others with decisions. Yet again, you have to say what you want to say and act how you think would get things done. Sometimes a good leader has to step forward even when he/she doesn’t want to and do what is unpopular, even though that is what is best. It’s really hard to be an effective leader.
As for community service and scholarship, you have to maintain an 86 or above grade point average and help out your community as much as possible. The NHS looks for someone who is committed to their studies, works hard to attain academic excellence and shows great loyalty to their community.
To me, this is what it means to be a part of the NHS and remain a member.
