The Five Pillars Of The National Junior Honor Society

The five pillars of the National Junior Honor Society (scholarship, service, citizenship, leadership, character) have shaped my middle school experience as well as my perspective in life. Scholarship, the first pillar, has significantly affected my time in middle school. To me, scholarship is a dedication to learning, even if it means sacrificing entertainment or pleasure. I think that the discipline of scholarship is something that I should pursue even after school is over because there is no limit to the knowledge you can learn. It has changed my view of my classes and elevated my learning capacities. My effort and participation have increased, and my commitment to academics has improved. With this sense of scholarship, I can continue into

I enjoy learning about how organizations can selflessly impact communities, and how I can return the favor. To me, service is one of the few virtues in life that can benefit both those who sacrifice and those who benefit from the sacrifices. To give something and expect nothing in return is one of the most growing experiences anyone can undergo. My Miracle Babies Drive is an important instance of this to me, as the donations will be given to families with newborns in the NICU. But citizenship is yet another pillar affecting my nature. I used to believe that citizenship could only be shown through loyalty to my country, such as joining the military or working for the government. But now, I see it can still be executed on a greater scale. It has propelled me to serve organizations during my middle school years. The best example to me of an organization that I loved helping was 4Paws4Patriots. They train service dogs for disabled veterans, and I was happy to be able to benefit them. I wanted to thank them for giving up so much to serve our country and prove my citizenship to

The first, scholarship, can be applied to my future educational aspirations by giving me the drive and determination to pursue a higher level of learning. Not just in college, but in a career of my choice, and any hardships I might face in life. I have learned through my middle school experience that while challenges will always try to discourage you, as long as you keep in mind the goal you set for yourself, and remember the virtue of scholarship, you can achieve anything. But I can also apply the other four pillars to my future, especially service. There are thousands of ways you can complete an act of service, each of them more meaningful than the last. You do not need to be in the National Junior Honor Society or any organization to assist the people around you and better the world. I hope that any future goals of mine, along with my education, include some aspect of community service and a way to aid many others while accomplishing the things I love to do. Yet, citizenship is another essential pillar playing a part in my future objectives. I believe that any service or virtue you do somehow relates to citizenship. To not only take pride in where you come from but also in how you can help your country by doing your part, is what it means to truly display citizenship. It can be in the smallest actions, but any upstanding step contains a small aspect of citizenship. Next, leadership