Initial Letter
My thoughts for entering this school year is to hit the ground running. With all the summer assignments and preparation I’ve done for my classes so far I’m prepared to get to work and dig down deep. I’m really focusing on my motivation this year and staying motivated when I really feel like doing nothing. With as much as I have going on this year I really need to keep my motivation high all year long. I need to stay focused on my goals and myself and not worry about things that don’t concern me or don’t add to my life. This year is about letting go of things that don’t serve me and focusing on the good in life not the bad. I want to stay focused on this year academically, athletically, and personally all the time, not just when I have the energy to. That’s what I struggle the most with, when my energy gets low I start losing sight of my goals and aspirations. By really focusing and cracking down I hope to ease my stress and make my life feel more productive. I feel this year could be one of my most productive years yet if I keep up the motivation and hard work. I’m excited to see what I can accomplish with this year within this new mindset and these new goals.
Part I: Quotes
“Never regret a day in your life: good days give evidence, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories”
I love this quote because it aligns with my beliefs to a great extent. I try to live my life everyday with no regrets. That doesn’t mean I try to never make a mistake, or I try to make my life perfect, but by changing my mindset I’m able to live with no regrets. With a positive mindset and a little forgiveness I can make my life happier and more carefree. My thought is that, good days are great, bad days are lessons, and the really bad days make for good stories. There’s always something positive you can get out of each day.
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell
Success is not like luck or chance, it's something that's earned. I believe that you have to work hard for what you want and that good things don’t come easy. Only through preparation, hard work, and learning from past mistakes can propel you to success. I try to work hard for my goals everyday and this quote gives me motivation.
“Spoiler, we die in the end.” - Atticus
This may seem dark but to me this quote is freeing. Everyone stresses out so much about material things in life when really all that matters is that you live life to the fullest because in the end we all die anyway. When you're on your deathbed what shoes you wore, or how much you made, or who liked you won’t matter. What matters is that you're happy with the life you lived which looks different to every person. Life isn’t perfect but it can be amazing when you let go of needless worries.
I love this quote because it aligns with my beliefs to a great extent. I try to live my life everyday with no regrets. That doesn’t mean I try to never make a mistake, or I try to make my life perfect, but by changing my mindset I’m able to live with no regrets. With a positive mindset and a little forgiveness I can make my life happier and more carefree. My thought is that, good days are great, bad days are lessons, and the really bad days make for good stories. There’s always something positive you can get out of each day.
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell
Success is not like luck or chance, it's something that's earned. I believe that you have to work hard for what you want and that good things don’t come easy. Only through preparation, hard work, and learning from past mistakes can propel you to success. I try to work hard for my goals everyday and this quote gives me motivation.
“Spoiler, we die in the end.” - Atticus
This may seem dark but to me this quote is freeing. Everyone stresses out so much about material things in life when really all that matters is that you live life to the fullest because in the end we all die anyway. When you're on your deathbed what shoes you wore, or how much you made, or who liked you won’t matter. What matters is that you're happy with the life you lived which looks different to every person. Life isn’t perfect but it can be amazing when you let go of needless worries.
Part II: Quote
“Some days you will feel like the ocean. Some day you will feel like you're drowning in it.” - Lora Mathis
When I found this quote I was surprised at how much I relate to it. I know I’m a busy person, and leadership alone accounts for a lot of my time and a lot of my stress. Some days are great. Some days I am productive and efficient. I get everything I need to get done, done and it’s an amazing day. However, more often I’ve been getting the bad days. The days where I am drowning in homework, events, tests, work. It piles up and I can never seem to shorten the stack no matter the work or effort I put into it. These are rough days. I often feel useless, unproductive, and overwhelmed on days when I can’t complete all my work. Whether from pure exhaustion or simply not enough time, these are the dark days. With that being said, the bad days make the good days so much better. When I have a good day, I’m on top of the world, I can finish everything and exhaustion is not even a thought in my mind. This is how I viewed my year in leadership. Extreme highs and extreme lows but no matter what my effort and hard work stayed consistent. Some days this was easy, and others brought me to tears. No matter what happened though, I kept pushing forward. This is how I’ve become the leader I am today.
When I found this quote I was surprised at how much I relate to it. I know I’m a busy person, and leadership alone accounts for a lot of my time and a lot of my stress. Some days are great. Some days I am productive and efficient. I get everything I need to get done, done and it’s an amazing day. However, more often I’ve been getting the bad days. The days where I am drowning in homework, events, tests, work. It piles up and I can never seem to shorten the stack no matter the work or effort I put into it. These are rough days. I often feel useless, unproductive, and overwhelmed on days when I can’t complete all my work. Whether from pure exhaustion or simply not enough time, these are the dark days. With that being said, the bad days make the good days so much better. When I have a good day, I’m on top of the world, I can finish everything and exhaustion is not even a thought in my mind. This is how I viewed my year in leadership. Extreme highs and extreme lows but no matter what my effort and hard work stayed consistent. Some days this was easy, and others brought me to tears. No matter what happened though, I kept pushing forward. This is how I’ve become the leader I am today.
Part I: Goals
My first and also main goal with Leadership this year is to remember to remain calm throughout the storm. I believe that it’s hard to work as a team if your leader is stressed out and angry. It’s more important to have a good attitude and mindset when leading a group of people so they also stay calm and want to work. My second goal related to Leadership is to get very creative with everything I do this year. Whether it's Homecoming, coming up with new events, or renovating old ones I think it's important to think outside of the box. If we want to do something new and exciting this year then we must step outside of our comfort zones.
My first short term goal this year is to get my body back to 100% by summer. I damaged my body pretty badly over the past year and really need it to heal for obvious reasons. I’ll give myself a year for this goal because injuries both physical and mental don’t heal overnight, although I’ll have to work everyday to make good progress and take care of myself. My second short term goal is to procrastinate as little as possible this year. Procrastination just leads to stress and an unhealthy mindset. I want to be able to get my assignments done in a timely manner without stress. A difficult goal but one I would like to accomplish nonetheless.
My first long term goal is to end up with a happy living situation. This may sound weird at first but I want to be able to come home to a house of love and comfort whatever that may look like. It may be with a family with a partner and children, or maybe no children, or maybe even by myself. Whatever it may be, I just want to feel comfort and love when I go home every time. My second goal is to leave a positive impact on the ones that I love. I want to be able to bring happiness into the lives of those I love. There's nothing better than knowing someone is there to support you and love you and that’s what I want to bring into someone else's life.
My first short term goal this year is to get my body back to 100% by summer. I damaged my body pretty badly over the past year and really need it to heal for obvious reasons. I’ll give myself a year for this goal because injuries both physical and mental don’t heal overnight, although I’ll have to work everyday to make good progress and take care of myself. My second short term goal is to procrastinate as little as possible this year. Procrastination just leads to stress and an unhealthy mindset. I want to be able to get my assignments done in a timely manner without stress. A difficult goal but one I would like to accomplish nonetheless.
My first long term goal is to end up with a happy living situation. This may sound weird at first but I want to be able to come home to a house of love and comfort whatever that may look like. It may be with a family with a partner and children, or maybe no children, or maybe even by myself. Whatever it may be, I just want to feel comfort and love when I go home every time. My second goal is to leave a positive impact on the ones that I love. I want to be able to bring happiness into the lives of those I love. There's nothing better than knowing someone is there to support you and love you and that’s what I want to bring into someone else's life.
Part II: Goals
My first goal this year was to remain calm throughout the storm. I accomplished this fairly well on the outside. For the most part I kept my cool during stressful situations, I figured out solutions quickly and accepted the consequences whenever anything went wrong. However, my mind was a different story. My head has been a jumbled mess, pulled in a thousand different directions, with many voices talking at once. Chaos just amplified this. I kept my cool as best as I could with the craziness of my mind.
My second goal was to get creative with everything we did. I was very proud of accomplishing this goal. With Winterfest, Homecoming, Dude, Be Nice, and Prom, I believe the Junior class did a good job bringing everything to the next level. This was through using props, hanging things from the roof, creating new ways to do ticket sales, and adapting to COVID. I was extremely proud and impressed this year with this goal.
My next goal was to get my body back to 100% health. I failed pretty terribly with this goal. My body is still injured and recovering. I’ve also gotten sick numerous times and my mental health hasn’t improved much either. This is still an important goal to me but I haven’t quite gotten the time to really focus on accomplishing like I wish I could’ve.
The next short term goal was to not procrastinate. This I also did not do amazing with considering I am currently procrastinating this assignment as well. There were a few times when I did not procrastinate and made my life much easier. However, exhaustion has taken over my mind and body and my procrastination has grown because of it.
My first long term goal was to create a positive and happy living environment for my future self. With the craziness I endured this year with my family, it made me realize just how much of an affect my home life has on other aspects of my life. I believe I am setting myself up for success with this by building happy and strong relationships with those I love.
My last long term goal was to be a positive influence on those I love. I think this is very important but I also realized that I can stretch myself too thin and I’m not always able to please everyone. As long as I know I’m a good person and I’m happy with myself then I know I can be a positive influence to others.
My second goal was to get creative with everything we did. I was very proud of accomplishing this goal. With Winterfest, Homecoming, Dude, Be Nice, and Prom, I believe the Junior class did a good job bringing everything to the next level. This was through using props, hanging things from the roof, creating new ways to do ticket sales, and adapting to COVID. I was extremely proud and impressed this year with this goal.
My next goal was to get my body back to 100% health. I failed pretty terribly with this goal. My body is still injured and recovering. I’ve also gotten sick numerous times and my mental health hasn’t improved much either. This is still an important goal to me but I haven’t quite gotten the time to really focus on accomplishing like I wish I could’ve.
The next short term goal was to not procrastinate. This I also did not do amazing with considering I am currently procrastinating this assignment as well. There were a few times when I did not procrastinate and made my life much easier. However, exhaustion has taken over my mind and body and my procrastination has grown because of it.
My first long term goal was to create a positive and happy living environment for my future self. With the craziness I endured this year with my family, it made me realize just how much of an affect my home life has on other aspects of my life. I believe I am setting myself up for success with this by building happy and strong relationships with those I love.
My last long term goal was to be a positive influence on those I love. I think this is very important but I also realized that I can stretch myself too thin and I’m not always able to please everyone. As long as I know I’m a good person and I’m happy with myself then I know I can be a positive influence to others.
People Magazine Cover and Article
Dr. Makenzie Loechler, a marine veterinarian for aquatic animals such as sharks, turtles, seals, and whales, has made a significant impact on the world of illegal poaching of Great White Shark fins. Dr. Loechler has felt very passionate about this topic every since she was a child and knew she had to make a difference in order save this amazing species. She has gone on countless research and rescue expeditions in order to tag, track, and save Great White sharks. She has also done significant work in catching illegal poachers and putting them to justice. Along with her work in saving Great Whites, Dr. Loechler has contributed to cleaning the beaches and saving wildlife in trouble along the shores. In her time away from the beach, Dr. Loechler is typically in the operating room, saving and working on sea turtles, seals and sea lions, sharks, and whales. Dr. Loechler has made amazing discoveries and contributions to the marine wildlife world and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon!
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Role Model
As of recently I haven’t had one set role model. Obviously there's people I look up to, my mom, my dad, my sister, my teachers, my peers, but there is not one person I want to be just like. I want to pull the best parts of everyone around me and strive to be that. The best parts of my mom, her hard work, her patience, her understanding and kindness. My dad’s goofiness and humor. My friends love, their passion and drive, their need to live a full life. My sister's calmness, her organization and the way she can act like her life is together even if it’s not. My teachers’ ethics, their perseverance, they way they guide students in need but also let them grow and learn on their own. I can find the negative in anyone, everyone has their flaws, but I chose to ignore that part and focus on what makes a person good, what traits of that person do I like and can depend on. Therefore I say, I do not have a single role model, but rather countless role models. The stranger at the gym, dripping in sweat, pushing themselves as far as they can. The student sitting next to me in class, completely silent as they study and take notes, fully immersed in the subject. The kindness of the driver across from me as they wave me on, allowing me to go in front of them. The exhausted worker who still covers another person’s shift as they work harder and harder. I find role models in people everywhere because I cannot strive to be exactly like someone but rather to be my own individual self and the best version of that individual self.
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Inner Animal
I still believe my spirit or inner animal is a shark, specifically a Great White Shark. Ever since I was little I have been so fascinated by these creatures and I feel I have a unique relationship with these animals. A sort of respect, fear, amazement, and comfort when I see these creatures. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to work with and save sharks as I learn more and more about their situation. Researching deeper into sharks is often a symbol of authority, respect, adventure, and focus. I’ve always been told I’m a determined and focussed person, goal oriented. I long for adventure in life and seek out as many opportunities as possible to live life to the fullest. The respect given and received is what I hope to give and receive. It’s almost like a calm before the storm. A jet laser focused on goals in my life. An itch to find adventure in everything I do. These are things that make me believe my inner animal is a shark, a Great White Shark.
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The Best Things About Me
The Impact of Sound & Words
“Everything sucks, just kidding
Everything is great, no really
I haven't thought about my ex today
Oh wait, **** I just did
But I went outside for the first time
In a few days and it felt nice
And I might try doing exercise, not really”
-vaultboy
I feel like this represents what goes on in my mind pretty well, my mindset starts off pretty bad and that everything sucks until I take a step back. I realize I’m just being overdramatic and need to calm down. Once I get into that I start realizing how good everything can be. The ex part doesn’t really apply within the means of an ex but more of like I haven’t thought about something that stresses me out all day until I realize I started thinking about it. I often go outside in order to decompress, whether it's taking a walk or soaking up some sun. Whatever it may be, it feels amazing. I like how this song really just emcompasses my mindset and I relate to it a lot. Plus it’s pretty catchy and has a good beat.
Everything is great, no really
I haven't thought about my ex today
Oh wait, **** I just did
But I went outside for the first time
In a few days and it felt nice
And I might try doing exercise, not really”
-vaultboy
I feel like this represents what goes on in my mind pretty well, my mindset starts off pretty bad and that everything sucks until I take a step back. I realize I’m just being overdramatic and need to calm down. Once I get into that I start realizing how good everything can be. The ex part doesn’t really apply within the means of an ex but more of like I haven’t thought about something that stresses me out all day until I realize I started thinking about it. I often go outside in order to decompress, whether it's taking a walk or soaking up some sun. Whatever it may be, it feels amazing. I like how this song really just emcompasses my mindset and I relate to it a lot. Plus it’s pretty catchy and has a good beat.
Homecoming Activities Photo Gallery
What I Like Best About Being a Member of Leadership
My three favorite memories this year are building the float for Homecoming, seeing the dance come together for Homecoming, and finally the spirit and excitement for this year's Homecoming. I know everything was centered around Homecoming but after a year of COVID it was great to be able to come back and make new Homecoming memories. The float was so much fun to build because everyone was so tired and it was late at night and so many things had happened that night. We were just trying to bust it out and get it done and we ended up being able to do it and overall winning the float competition. Everyone was laughing and having a good time and it was a great night. We had the same kind of energy for the dance. It ended up turning out to be really fun and a good time. I believe we should’ve won that one but we took second place which was still good. Everyone was coming together and we made so many memories and laughed so much while trying to figure it out. As for the spirit and excitement, all of my friends went all out for the spirit days and we had so much fun planning it out. Everyone was excited about Homecoming because it was our first one back since COVID began and the fact that we were able to put on a Homecoming was exciting in itself.
A Reflection of a Peer in Leadership
The most helpful person in Leadership to me is Kade Nelson. Although he is not a part of the class officers, I know I can always count on him whenever I need it. He is always asking how he can help or if I need him to do anything even if he is busy with his own events. He also goes out of his way to help me whenever I need it as a friend and as a peer. I know I can ask him to run any crazy errand or use his truck to transport a shopping cart and all he asks is when and where. His attitude translates out of the Leadership classroom as well. From work, to sports, and classes I know I can always count on Kade as a dependable person. He always works hard to make sure his events run smoothly and then where he can help others. We work really well together and I’m glad he and I have grown closer due to Leadership. I can’t wait to see where he goes in the future. I know he will be successful in anything he puts his mind to.
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What I Love to do
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Throughout the years I’ve tried many things. From Spelling Bees and building robots, to Leadership and Link Crew, to playing various different sports, to even being in a pageant. Yet the only thing I will always love to do is workout. Now that may seem cringey or weird but working out is one of the greatest forms of relieving stress for myself. I walk into the gym in a bad mood and leave feeling better than ever. It makes me feel healthy, strong, and productive. I get workouts from playing sports as well and that is why I genuinely love playing the sports I do. Yet, at the end of the day, I know I would rather find myself at the gym rather than at practice. It’s a sort of therapy at this point, with loud music filling my ears and the rush of adrenaline when a new PR is approaching, or even just the feeling of working my muscles to exhaustion. This is one of my best pastimes, most effective therapy, and favorite hobbies.
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Letter to Parents
Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you for everything you have taught me. The good, the bad, the pretty, and the ugly. You have taught me who I want to become and who I don’t want to ever be like. You’ve taught me good habits and showed me how to break the bad ones instilled in me. You’ve challenged me and pushed me past my breaking points. You’ve made me mature into the person I am today and pushed me to be independent and responsible. We’ve been through some pretty tough times together and I’ve grown so much from those experiences. Thank you Mom, for always supporting me in everything I do. Thank you for being the glue that holds this family together. Thank you for staying even during the toughest times. Thank you Dad, for showing me the person I do not want to become. Thank you for always trying even when you thought you couldn’t anymore. Thank you for making me the independent and mature person I am today. We’ve fought, and yelled, and said things we didn’t mean. Yet, at the same time we’ve forgiven, worked things out, and came back. Although our lives are interesting, I know I can always count on you guys to support me, never hold me back from what I want to do, and to push me further than I thought I could go. I love you two with everything in me even if I wished I didn’t. Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything you have taught me. The good, the bad, the pretty, and the ugly. You have taught me who I want to become and who I don’t want to ever be like. You’ve taught me good habits and showed me how to break the bad ones instilled in me. You’ve challenged me and pushed me past my breaking points. You’ve made me mature into the person I am today and pushed me to be independent and responsible. We’ve been through some pretty tough times together and I’ve grown so much from those experiences. Thank you Mom, for always supporting me in everything I do. Thank you for being the glue that holds this family together. Thank you for staying even during the toughest times. Thank you Dad, for showing me the person I do not want to become. Thank you for always trying even when you thought you couldn’t anymore. Thank you for making me the independent and mature person I am today. We’ve fought, and yelled, and said things we didn’t mean. Yet, at the same time we’ve forgiven, worked things out, and came back. Although our lives are interesting, I know I can always count on you guys to support me, never hold me back from what I want to do, and to push me further than I thought I could go. I love you two with everything in me even if I wished I didn’t. Thank you for everything.
Your True Legacy
Dear Kylee Brown, 2022-2023 Junior Class President, good luck girl! This year is going to kick your butt. You're going have amazing highs and extreme lows. I'll go through the year with you in this letter in hopes of giving you the best chance for next year. Starting with Core Camp...always remember to have an open and kind mind when walking into the next year. Make friends with the underclassmen, they can be some of the most fun people you'll meet. Don't stress too much at this point and help everyone get excited for the new school year! T-shirt sales; these where always the hardest for me, I always listened to the negativity of others and their idea, make sure you do this as little as possible. Others opinions only matter so much and there is no such thing as being able to make everyone happy. Homecoming; make sure you start this event earlyyyy. Like as early as you possibly can. Think outside of the box, work hard, and get PO's in early! Make sure you have fun during Homecoming as well. Dude, Be Nice; this was genuinely such a fun event to plan but yet again, starting on it early will be your saving grace. Also, ask teachers you trust for information on the Dude or Dudette. Make sure you communicate effectively during this time as it could be very helpful. Winterfest; I have the same advice for this as I had for Homecoming. Prom; now this is the big one...I started working on Prom in December and it wasn't until the end of April. This is one event you absolutely cannot procrastinate. Make sure you pick a venue that can support over 400 people and make sure you get a good price for it. Rustic Ranch was beautiful and they took care of everything for us, I would definitely recommend again. Be smart with the DJ and make sure (if you go with Rustic Ranch) that they let Mr. Hern know how much power they're going to need. Order the crowns and sashes early. Google forms will be your best friend and don't be afraid of Mayfield and again, don't forget to enjoy prom too. You really are going to do amazing. Keep a clear mind, don't be afraid to say "no", be kind to people even if you don't feel like it. Good luck, next year is going to be amazing!
Do's and Don'ts List
DO: Start on paperwork and big events EARLY
DO: Communicate and delegate well
DO: Ask for help
DO: Take pictures of every piece of paperwork you fill out
DO: Say "no" sometimes
DO: Take care of your body and mind
DON'T: Create unnecessary drama
DON'T: Procrastinate.
DON'T: Stress too much on things you can't control
DON'T: Overwhelm yourself with work
DON'T: Be afraid to be confrontational when someone wrongs you
DO: Communicate and delegate well
DO: Ask for help
DO: Take pictures of every piece of paperwork you fill out
DO: Say "no" sometimes
DO: Take care of your body and mind
DON'T: Create unnecessary drama
DON'T: Procrastinate.
DON'T: Stress too much on things you can't control
DON'T: Overwhelm yourself with work
DON'T: Be afraid to be confrontational when someone wrongs you
The Contact List
Jason Hern - Venue Owner of Rustic Ranch (Prom Venue) - (209)-404-9730
Jennifer (Decorator) - Decorator of Rustic Ranch for Prom (Enchanted Forest) - (209)-402-0158
Vicky (Photobooth) - Owner of Darling Photography - (209)-406-1374 - [email protected]
Chris Perris - DJ for Prom - (916)-764-7335
Jennifer (Decorator) - Decorator of Rustic Ranch for Prom (Enchanted Forest) - (209)-402-0158
Vicky (Photobooth) - Owner of Darling Photography - (209)-406-1374 - [email protected]
Chris Perris - DJ for Prom - (916)-764-7335
The Professional
One of the very first aspects of the profession we develop is the resume. I find this component to be extremely important as it is key to any sort of professional future. With this assignment we are required to create our own resume however we choose. We are given materials and examples on how to write a good resume and then assigned to create our own. Our resumes are then judged by a professional later in the year. The resumes we create can either be pertaining to our current life or what we hope to accomplish in our futures. This is one of the most important items needed when applying for a job and being able to create a strong, effective resume can help tremendously. The other very important aspect of the profession that we develop is the mock interview. This is when each student picks a job to study for the year, writes a cover letter and resume, and prepares for an interview from a professional in that field. This is so helpful in deciding what our future could possibly look like. The mock interview also gives us a chance to practice and develop strong interviews. There’s no experience like being interviewed by a professional as a high schooler. This program does an amazing job preparing its students for possible future opportunities and career paths. I’m very lucky to have been given the chance to take this program and develop my professional skills.
Change
This year has been very long, very productive, yet full of change as well. I’ve grown so much as a leader compared to the beginning of the year. This year started off strong. Stressful, yet strong. We didn’t procrastinate our events, they ran smoothly, we had a few hiccups up here and there but nothing worth stressing over. As the year went on we came to the Dude, Be Nice event. This event came up on us quickly and we didn’t have much time to prepare. I began delegating tasks and things went wrong, a moment of frustration one might say. We didn’t have enough time for mistakes and I lost trust in those I was working with. This set me back development wise. I began to run the event by myself and how I wanted to do it. The event came and went, it went overall, very well but put way too much stress upon myself and no trust within my peers. Since this event I’ve had problems trusting my classmates when it came to important tasks that needed to be done by a deadline. This was not a way a good leader should handle this situation. I should’ve talked to my peers, discussed what went wrong, and moved on. The next big event we had was Winterfest. I had no option but to put complete and full trust into my peers as I had COVID and could not come to school for almost two weeks. A blessing in disguise this ended up being as they did an amazing job and I’ve never been more proud of this group of individuals. This really puts into perspective how difficult it can be to trust others but ultimately, how well it can turn out. A big change I want to focus on this next year is making sure the entire class gets paperwork in on time and is fully informed of upcoming events. This year everything felt rushed and so by informing our groups earlier of events, I feel this would help greatly in the quality and productivity of our class, reaching our fullest potential. I also have a few ideas on possibly new events and fundraisers for charity we could put on. I really want to make this next year a restart year. A year where we can rebuild from all the crazy that has happened in the past 2-3 years.
The Ideal Leader
I never really liked this part of the portfolio simply because it seems to be asking me to set unrealistic standards that only a perfect person can meet. I’ve never met a perfect person. However, I will answer the prompt. I feel like a good leader communicates openly, whether good news or bad. A good leader is allowed to have bad days and not be perfect. Someone who is honest, doesn’t sugarcoat when something is wrong. A leader is someone who can handle pressure and stress and not break in dire moments but instead finds a good place and time. Someone who is passionate about what they do and at the same time understanding of those around them. A leader doesn’t need to be extroverted, outgoing, loud, a genius, or any other stereotype. Instead, someone who simply cares about the well being of others and can inspire passion in them.
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Leadership Procedure Form
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Evaluation
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Class Budget
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ASB Report
Name: Makenzie Loechler
Position: Junior Class President
Date: 9 February 2022
Position Assessment: Even though we’ve only been back to school for one month since our last meeting, there's a good amount to talk about. Starting with Winterfest when we got back. I, myself, was not able to be there for the beginning of the week due to COVID restrictions, so I put April in charge of this event. It ran extremely smoothly and I was very proud of what she and the team was able to accomplish. We have also officially gotten most if not all of our shirts the week we got back, still needing to sell the old ones. As for Prom, we've made huge strides in preparing for Prom. We’ve met at the Rustic Ranch a few times to view the property and have another meeting set up for February 18th. We’ve put together the playlist for the DJ, contacted decorators and photobooth, catering is set, the total cost should be about $50 per head. We’ve also already ordered sashes and crowns for Prom Queen/King, Prom Prince/Princess, and Cutest Couple. In addition, we’ve also picked a date for ticket sales, have two instagrams up and running for the student body, and have announcement forms reminding the student body about important dates. During this time we’ve also picked up the project of Valentines cards for Hospice patients very similar to our military cards. ASB elections have also begun and I’ve been working to make sure I have all my ducks in order for that. Never forget about speeches and elderprojects, we also have that on top of preparing for mock interviews.
Standing Committee: For the balloon arch committee I believe we’ve only made balloon arches since we’ve gotten back. This was for the Winterfest reveal of court. This balloon arch ran quite smoothly despite missing Naomi (we missed you Naomi), we were able to knock a good chunk out in a very short amount of time.
Special Committee: Although I don’t remember any set committees, I know I was on the clean up committee for my class. My job was to go through and take stuff down whenever I had the chance. I also helped to set up decorations every chance I could get between COVID, the doctors, and basketball.
Mentorship Evaluation: Claire has been doing an amazing job thus far. Hardworking, caring, and dedicated to this program. I was extremely happy to see her running for Sophomore Class President and I know she’d do an amazing job if she gets the position. I think we all know Claire has amazing potential and can do amazing things in this program if given the opportunity.
Concerns: My only concern currently is laziness. This is typically the time of year when students decide to check out and just zone out until next year. This can’t happen in leadership because this is about to be one of our most busy times and there is no room for laziness or procrastination. I can already start seeing a few individuals in the class. At the same time the workload is getting increasingly harder and heavier. I feel as if a little break could be greatly efficient this time.
Positive Comment: I love how the class is starting to come together again. We had our little hiccup towards the end of the year last year but I feel that we are recovering greatly. I don’t hear snarky, negative comments floating around the air. I don’t see dirty glances throughout the class. It’s almost like everyone dropped all their issues they had with others for the sake of the class and the sake of working together.
One Change: One change I would like to see is a little more patients in class. From both Morty to the rest of the class it feels as if everyone is high strung and a little stressed out currently. I feel some patients and respect can solve this immediately. Something as simple as putting away a phone, limited side conversations, patients towards each other could all be such an easy cure for these unneeded tensions.
My Impact: Between basketball, Almond Blossom, school, Leadership, and work I’ve been going through a lot this month. Along with the passing of a dear friend and personal family issues, this has not been the easiest time for me recently. I hope my impact is to make at least 1 person smile. In a world of darkness and tough times, smiling becomes one of the most precious and important things. I hope I can give this gift to as many people as possible.
Position: Junior Class President
Date: 9 February 2022
Position Assessment: Even though we’ve only been back to school for one month since our last meeting, there's a good amount to talk about. Starting with Winterfest when we got back. I, myself, was not able to be there for the beginning of the week due to COVID restrictions, so I put April in charge of this event. It ran extremely smoothly and I was very proud of what she and the team was able to accomplish. We have also officially gotten most if not all of our shirts the week we got back, still needing to sell the old ones. As for Prom, we've made huge strides in preparing for Prom. We’ve met at the Rustic Ranch a few times to view the property and have another meeting set up for February 18th. We’ve put together the playlist for the DJ, contacted decorators and photobooth, catering is set, the total cost should be about $50 per head. We’ve also already ordered sashes and crowns for Prom Queen/King, Prom Prince/Princess, and Cutest Couple. In addition, we’ve also picked a date for ticket sales, have two instagrams up and running for the student body, and have announcement forms reminding the student body about important dates. During this time we’ve also picked up the project of Valentines cards for Hospice patients very similar to our military cards. ASB elections have also begun and I’ve been working to make sure I have all my ducks in order for that. Never forget about speeches and elderprojects, we also have that on top of preparing for mock interviews.
Standing Committee: For the balloon arch committee I believe we’ve only made balloon arches since we’ve gotten back. This was for the Winterfest reveal of court. This balloon arch ran quite smoothly despite missing Naomi (we missed you Naomi), we were able to knock a good chunk out in a very short amount of time.
Special Committee: Although I don’t remember any set committees, I know I was on the clean up committee for my class. My job was to go through and take stuff down whenever I had the chance. I also helped to set up decorations every chance I could get between COVID, the doctors, and basketball.
Mentorship Evaluation: Claire has been doing an amazing job thus far. Hardworking, caring, and dedicated to this program. I was extremely happy to see her running for Sophomore Class President and I know she’d do an amazing job if she gets the position. I think we all know Claire has amazing potential and can do amazing things in this program if given the opportunity.
Concerns: My only concern currently is laziness. This is typically the time of year when students decide to check out and just zone out until next year. This can’t happen in leadership because this is about to be one of our most busy times and there is no room for laziness or procrastination. I can already start seeing a few individuals in the class. At the same time the workload is getting increasingly harder and heavier. I feel as if a little break could be greatly efficient this time.
Positive Comment: I love how the class is starting to come together again. We had our little hiccup towards the end of the year last year but I feel that we are recovering greatly. I don’t hear snarky, negative comments floating around the air. I don’t see dirty glances throughout the class. It’s almost like everyone dropped all their issues they had with others for the sake of the class and the sake of working together.
One Change: One change I would like to see is a little more patients in class. From both Morty to the rest of the class it feels as if everyone is high strung and a little stressed out currently. I feel some patients and respect can solve this immediately. Something as simple as putting away a phone, limited side conversations, patients towards each other could all be such an easy cure for these unneeded tensions.
My Impact: Between basketball, Almond Blossom, school, Leadership, and work I’ve been going through a lot this month. Along with the passing of a dear friend and personal family issues, this has not been the easiest time for me recently. I hope my impact is to make at least 1 person smile. In a world of darkness and tough times, smiling becomes one of the most precious and important things. I hope I can give this gift to as many people as possible.
Class Meeting Minutes
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