I am writing this letter in regards to my application for the National Honor Society Club. Although I have a feeling that you are somewhat obligated to regard me as an applicant anyway, I thank you for considering my submission and taking the time to read this letter of intent. [CUT.]
Unlike what we are driven to believe, I do not feel that leadership is defined by the actual class titled Leadership. Please do not misunderstand; I am not doubtful that leaders are present in the poster-making class but I am saying that the class does not deem those in it leaders. [CUT.]
[CUT.] Regarding the California Scholarship Federation, I admit that I originally joined because everybody told me that I would get a scholarship if I did. (As an only child coming into high school, I was pretty clueless.) Just recently, I have learned that only officers receive scholarships and that practically none of the other devoted members receive one. Although I believe this institution is unfair, I continue taking part in the club because I still wish to participate in the various enjoyable activities it has to offer, even though the majority of these activities are not what I would deem community service, but rather student services, but I shall not go into great length about it. So, instead, I have taken this into account as a life lesson: Never be so gullible as to believe others without first researching yourself. Regarding Key Club, I joined because the unspoken rule was that one either joins Interact or Key Club and freshman year, I joined Interact Club, which I am saddened to say, was truly unproductive. In retrospect, I have to thank Interact for its lack of activities, or else I would have not joined Key, where I have participated in countless community service activities outside of school. [CUT.] Regarding the Red Cross Club, I joined because one of my best friends, Michelle Chan, the President, had urged me to do so and so I did. I found it not to be a complete waste of time but rather worthwhile. [CUT.]
[CUT.] Like Mulan, one of my idols for life, my family is my top priority and I would do anything to uphold their honor. [CUT.]
Once an incoming freshman full of optimism for the future, I believed this club to be the most prestigious of all clubs—the one that I must and will join when provided the opportunity. Three years of high school have passed and my beliefs have slightly changed. From what I have seen and heard, NHS does not do any more than the next club and yet, it is crowned by the school as if those selectively accepted in NHS run this school. Others claim that only those “popular enough” are admitted to this club. As much as I would like to prove this notion wrong, to me, admission to the club is no longer the prize but rather making a difference in the club, in the society, and if given the opportunity, in the world.
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So guys, wonder why I wasn't accepted...
because I really lacked leadership skills?
or because I called them a bunch of snooty arses?
I prefer the latter
but the world will never know... DUNDUNDUN.
P.S. The [CUT.]s are the parts I cut out. No way am I letting y'all read through that stuff.
P.P.S. Rereading my last sentence, I guess I don't need NHS after all. I already have the ability to make a difference on my own. HAH, at least I like to think so. (: