A Nomination: Student of the Month

"This student not only turns in the work on time, when she is asked to, she just so happens to turn it directly into my hands and says: "When is the soonest you can grade it?" She watches me from afar, lifting up her head to check every now and then, making sure I am looking the assignment over. This may seem like a stress routine to some, but it is really what makes her the assertive student that she is." (replica excerpt of nomination speech)

So, the hard work payed off, as I was nominated for Student of the Month for December 2010. While I did not win the nomination, I feel so fortunate to have been picked out of three selective students.

Talk about irony: it was the science department that nominated me! Science has always been a weak point of mine; I've scraped by with the minimum knowledge and tried to take in what I could along the way.

However, it is refreshing to have the knowledge that I was not nominated for skill this time around. I was nominated for determination, assertiveness, and quick action with quality work to top it off (c'mon, it would be silly if I were nominated for smarts).

I am not gonna lie: I was waiting for a nomination for quite some time. I kept witnessing these unmotivated students win the award when my friends and I were busting our butts off to be even slightly recognized.

An acquaintance and close friend were nominated, along with myself. I have to say: the recipient of the award deserved it fair and square. She did tons of work and pushed herself beyond the normal limit. I attempt to believe that she tries to be a kind and considerate peer, but the brief settings I have been in with this person have not been ones I can speak too highly of.

I am taking this incident as a way to reflect and take a step back, trying my hand at not being a sore loser, and being appreciative for that person's accomplishments and inspiration. Regardless of the small bumps her and I have had while becoming more acquainted, I plan on congratulating her for her hard work. I wish I looked as happy and carefree as she does, every day walking in the school with a smile on her face and a hand free for a wave, regardless of the person you are. She is someone to look up to at our school, and as a whole. Therefore, I congratulate her for winning Student of the Month.