National Honor Society Essay
By Samantha Datnoff
I am an artist.
I am a thinker.
I am a dreamer.
I am a leader.
My words are simple, but they hold endless meaning to me. Every day I work to fulfill the qualities of each of these phrases in order to be complacent with myself. You may read these phrases and define each attribute with a definitive meaning, but their connotations are truly endless. These attributes manifest the qualities attached to the tenets of scholarship, service, character, and leadership.
As an artist, I strive to create innovative pieces that transcend culture, time, and opinion. When most think of the term artist, they envision a painter or sculptor, brushing beautiful strokes across a canvas or creating realistic visuals for the public to admire. I envision every person in the world to be an artist, someone who wants to deliver beauty to the universe. This does not only include physical aesthetics but theatre, literature, and music. My artistic abilities surpass these distinct ideas. I aim to create original compositions, whether it be in my art class or in English, to capture my audience’s attention, evoke emotions, and stimulate thoughts which were not there before. I believe that all National Honor Society members withhold this quality in order to completely fulfill their duties in service and become their best selves. It is imperative they find unconventional ways to make people think about certain topics, to discover different forms of communication, and to help people find the beauty in everything, including themselves.
As a thinker, I am analytical and perceptive in various situations. My curiosity knows no bounds and I cannot satisfy my craving for knowledge. Education is invaluable. I constantly strive to expand my horizons on everything there is to know in the world. This leads me to create my own philosophies and explore new territories of the unknown. Never stop questioning. If one stops questioning, he or she stops learning. There will always be more to learn every day as long as one lives. A National Honor Society member is associated with this quality in accordance to scholarship. The ability to analyze situations and find solutions to complex problems is a major part of being a scholar. Not only do I exhibit this quality in my work, but I find it useful in social situations.
As a dreamer, I hold enormous ambitions for myself and keep a steady mindset in order to achieve them. An ambition I held four years ago was to get straight A’s on my report card. As a student, I am proud to say I have achieved the Principal’s Honor Roll for four and a half years straight. Aside from realistic dreams, I allow myself to ponder fictional thoughts which entertain my daydreaming mind. I am not ashamed to admit that I have not let go of my childhood dreams, as they give me character and strength. As a National Honor Society member, I would not be afraid to reach for infinity and tackle the problems in front of me, only to face them head on with a wild imagination.
Over the course of my middle and high school life, I have learned the techniques to becoming a proper and successful leader. At first, I was forced into a leading position because my teachers saw the potential inside me that I was not aware I had. Overtime, I began to realize my ability to communicate with a variety of people who maintain different mindsets. My peers recognize me for my dominant personality and proficiency in unifying a team. While I have many strengths in being a team leader, I also work well being a member of a team who follows directions. This is another vital aspect of being a leader: knowing when to step down.
I am an artist.
I am a thinker.
I am a dreamer.
I am a leader.
And I am now a National Honor Society member.
By Samantha Datnoff
I am an artist.
I am a thinker.
I am a dreamer.
I am a leader.
My words are simple, but they hold endless meaning to me. Every day I work to fulfill the qualities of each of these phrases in order to be complacent with myself. You may read these phrases and define each attribute with a definitive meaning, but their connotations are truly endless. These attributes manifest the qualities attached to the tenets of scholarship, service, character, and leadership.
As an artist, I strive to create innovative pieces that transcend culture, time, and opinion. When most think of the term artist, they envision a painter or sculptor, brushing beautiful strokes across a canvas or creating realistic visuals for the public to admire. I envision every person in the world to be an artist, someone who wants to deliver beauty to the universe. This does not only include physical aesthetics but theatre, literature, and music. My artistic abilities surpass these distinct ideas. I aim to create original compositions, whether it be in my art class or in English, to capture my audience’s attention, evoke emotions, and stimulate thoughts which were not there before. I believe that all National Honor Society members withhold this quality in order to completely fulfill their duties in service and become their best selves. It is imperative they find unconventional ways to make people think about certain topics, to discover different forms of communication, and to help people find the beauty in everything, including themselves.
As a thinker, I am analytical and perceptive in various situations. My curiosity knows no bounds and I cannot satisfy my craving for knowledge. Education is invaluable. I constantly strive to expand my horizons on everything there is to know in the world. This leads me to create my own philosophies and explore new territories of the unknown. Never stop questioning. If one stops questioning, he or she stops learning. There will always be more to learn every day as long as one lives. A National Honor Society member is associated with this quality in accordance to scholarship. The ability to analyze situations and find solutions to complex problems is a major part of being a scholar. Not only do I exhibit this quality in my work, but I find it useful in social situations.
As a dreamer, I hold enormous ambitions for myself and keep a steady mindset in order to achieve them. An ambition I held four years ago was to get straight A’s on my report card. As a student, I am proud to say I have achieved the Principal’s Honor Roll for four and a half years straight. Aside from realistic dreams, I allow myself to ponder fictional thoughts which entertain my daydreaming mind. I am not ashamed to admit that I have not let go of my childhood dreams, as they give me character and strength. As a National Honor Society member, I would not be afraid to reach for infinity and tackle the problems in front of me, only to face them head on with a wild imagination.
Over the course of my middle and high school life, I have learned the techniques to becoming a proper and successful leader. At first, I was forced into a leading position because my teachers saw the potential inside me that I was not aware I had. Overtime, I began to realize my ability to communicate with a variety of people who maintain different mindsets. My peers recognize me for my dominant personality and proficiency in unifying a team. While I have many strengths in being a team leader, I also work well being a member of a team who follows directions. This is another vital aspect of being a leader: knowing when to step down.
I am an artist.
I am a thinker.
I am a dreamer.
I am a leader.
And I am now a National Honor Society member.