National Honor Society

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I have been a leader both in a youth charity-- Youth Making a Difference, more commonly known as YMAD-- and my high school’s National Honor Society. Throughout the year of my membership, I have helped both people within the groups and my community, as well as people living in an underdeveloped Indian village called Jibhi. Within my YMAD group, I have always been one for emotional support. As someone who has gone through the rollercoaster of anxiety and pain, I’ve always had a shoulder for anyone to lean on, and done my best to be completely trustworthy. I have been part of planning events to celebrate members of the group, which became parties at bowling alleys and making cookies when people are down. I have also helped bring depth and emotion to our leadership meetings by being “that person” who begins to share passions and weaknesses, leading into deeper and increasingly meaningful discussions. Each time I show compassion towards one of my fellow leaders, I feel joy in creating meaningful, lifelong connections. …show more content…
With that group, I have created comforting gifts for children in hospitals, written poignant thank-you notes to the lesser-known heroes in our community, and cleaned the toys used in a Child Care Center that makes sure toddlers with emotionally unstable parents receive Preschool and Kindergarten education. While I have not interacted as heavily with those in my immediate community, there has always been a sense of belonging wherever I go to