[Al Skierkiewicz]

Jacob,
Congratulations! I think it is spectacular to be in the National Honor Society. Keep up the good work. I think it will open doors for you but it is a badge of honor. It is like other outward signs that an individual is judged by. Young people have very little to be judged by, no history or accomplishments so it helps to make you stand out from the crowd.
That does not mean that being an NHS member insures your success. If you ask some of the mentors here, I think you will find that many did not achieve this level of success. I, for one, did not come close to NHS status in high school. I was just an average student, right in the middle of my graduating class. I think that any student involved in FIRST has the ability to achieve whatever they want, be that bettering their grades, going on to college, receiving entrance to NHS, or becoming Eagle Scouts. I think each and every one is special enough to change the planet in some way.