Since the seventh grade, I have competed in National History Day (NHD). Of all my high school activities, it is from this academic competition that I have learned the significant value of dedication, persistence, and knowledge through intensive research. I have been able to immerse myself within topics that have left a footprint in our nation's history. With each progressive year, NHD becomes more than some project with deadlines; for me, it has become a driving force in my search for greater knowledge and a clearer future. I have felt the impact of National History Day in my life.
Always the studious and applied student, I have taken great pride in all of the work I do and the focus with which I do it. …
