Between writing a speech for Student Council, an application for NJHS, and trying to keep my grades at their best, I realized that if you want something, you have to work hard for it. Of course, this was something I already knew, but in seventh grade, these things all became much clearer. Now, more than ever, after seeing the results of working hard, I want to persevere and become a better person. This is exactly why I want to become an officer for NJHS, to not only help others, but strengthen my character. I believe that I’d make a great officer for many reasons, one of which being my passion for helping other people. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I decided to apply for NJHS in the first place. Whenever an opportunity to volunteer arises,