I am an alumni and served for almost two years in the honor council. I was an executive board member and learned a lot from my experience within the LHC. I remember when I first joined the LHC. I joined because Professor Pringle needed a replacement officer and I was sort of thrown into the mix. Initially I did not take it seriously. However, after learning to be a leader within the LHC and learning to consider my actions I realized that my actions were very important, as are all students at CNU and in the business school. CNU is only as good as its reputation and the respect its graduates are afforded by the public and other professionals. If you cheat or act dishonorably, you not only demean your degree and credibility, but you significantly undermine the hard work of those who are honorable. This respect is contingent upon each individuals actions and how CNU is perceived through the actions of its constituents as a whole. Consider, on an individual and isolated basis, how you evaluate others. If you know someone who is an incessant cheater and does not earn their place, I guarantee that you do not respect them, in fact, you may feel disdain for them regardless of how smart they are. I know that I do. However, people who are honorable, regardless of other flaws deserve respect and possess the character with which to build and improve. CNU is a great school, but it is not the best in Virginia. Academically we are behind UVA, W & L, VT, JMU, and a few others. However, we are up and coming and have much to offer. We should strive for a competitive and comparative advantage in honor. With honor, and the justified perception of such, we will only keep rising. Be proud of yourself, act as if you are always being watched, and as a captain represent your university well.
