My Long Process of Becoming a FCCLA State Officer

As two-year drum major of my high school band, I traded the stability of my sleep schedule and my time to get tutoring from teachers to rehearse the band early in the morning and late into the night. I witnessed the band grow into a community-wide organization that gained followers from all corners of the local area. As a member of the Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council, I gave up my cherished evenings at the public library and my privacy to represent my peers to the City Council and give teenagers a voice in their city government. Through KAYAC, I was able to be a part of an organization that developed and implemented an ordinance to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, an act that has drawn national attention and incited discussion on the issue on outlets such as the Huffington Post. I started my own business, Giveback Merch LLC, with the purpose of designing and printing t-shirts and donating proceeds to local charities and non-profits. As Senior Patrol Leader of my Boy Scout Troop, I freely shared my knowledge and my skills so that those younger than I could advance in rank. These experiences as a leader are the fondest; I directly improved the lives of the new Scouts I mentored and reformed the youth leadership of my Troop to be more efficient and effective in planning and executing meetings and campouts. In my experiences as a leader, I have

Dorothy McFerrin’s answers during our interview about being an authentic leader confirmed my perception of her authenticity. Her commitment to community service and her unending dedication to seeking opportunities to better those communities was inspiring. I was overwhelmed with excitement in the fact that she would take the time to answer questions to help a Texas A&M student complete an assignment. Just another example of her taking the time to communicate and lead through focusing on the needs of others. I am grateful for this learning experience and her focus on taking risk and generating small wins has motivated me to want to step out and serve others. I appreciate her convictions to her values and I could be an authentic follower because

I have demonstrated the qualities of a capable and trusted leader through my involvement in my school, work, and community activities. I have held a part-time job at my church's daycare where I help create a safe, loving, caring, and nurturing learning environment for children of the ages zero to five. All the while, I have continued to be an active member in school functions and be in leadership positions in various clubs. Currently, I am serving as the District 17 FBLA President and the President of Northeast Vernon County's National Honor's Society Chapter. I have also been involved with sports throughout my high school years where I also demonstrated leadership abilities serving as our cheerleading Captain last year and Co-Captain the year

Future Business Leaders of America is a fast organization that has taught me a lot about leadership. I have held the office as secretary for our FBLA chapter for two years, and held the position as annual reporter the previous year. Myself and two other individuals created a community service project to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis; we competed at the state conference in Topeka, Kansas and received first place which qualified us to compete at the national level last summer in Atlanta, Georgia. It was an experience that I will never forget. I have also been a dedicated member of FFA for four years, I have held the position as Class vice president for three years, and I have been a member of National Honor Society for two years. National Honor Society is a service club that gives to the community and school. Service has taught me compassion and understanding. I trust that service is contagious. When people help others it can cause a chain reaction; one good deed leads to another. I enjoy helping others and realizing that I have made a positive impact on an individual’s

The inconsiderateness of the clinic for my father’s injury only further fueled me to research and contact many lawyers to find the best one to represent my father. I continued to lead my father through this new and unfamiliar situation. I further developed my researching and inquiry skills to uncover resources and opportunities for the benefit of peers as myself. Bright prospect is a program aimed to empower students to gain admission, and graduate from universities. Currently, I’m the crew leader of my Bright Prospects team. Many of my crew members were unaware of the benefits and opportunities offered by their community. One of my crew member wants to pursue a career as a firefighter, but was confused about how prepare. I led him to ask around Pomona City Hall and introduced my crew member to various internships opportunities within and around our hometown. Because I pursued a positive change in myself, my family, and my peers, I took the initiative to find organizations in which I could take on leadership roles. I continue develop my leadership skills to persuade others to be active in communities and to seek opportunities to achieve their personal

I have learned from fellow classmates and peers on how to become a selfless leader and follower thinking of others above myself. Throughout my four years of high school, I’ve been a part of many clubs, some that I am still involved in and some with important leadership positions. My main motive in getting involved with my community and school is to improve our school and community. In AFJROTC I have done over 250 hours of community service just within ROTC and have done over 1,000 community service throughout my community and school. I believe in selfless actions to help benefit my neighbor and peer to overall make us both superior. I am currently the Steele’s National Honors Society President, a Flight (class) commander and squadron (leader of all flights) commander, Business manager for 2017-2018 Squire magazine, Class of 2018 reporter (class officer). I have key positions in many clubs and organizations that have over this year improved and exceeded expectations. As I am a Leader, I have learned to become a respected, caring, strong-willed, straight forward, and reputative leader. I learned this mostly from the direction and teaching of Steele High School making me the leader I am

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others” according to Bill Gates, while John Maxwell tells people that “Leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.” Neither of them completely capture leadership, but at the same time, neither of them are wrong. To be a leader, one must empower and influence those they lead in order to get the results they want. Neither one mentions that a leader must be confident in themselves and show others that they are confident with the decisions they make for themselves and others. As president of the Italian National Honor Society at my school, it is my job to promote excellence in the course, as well as in the community. Since our society values giving back to the community, we put an emphasis on community service. Many of the other students in the society worried about completing their hours. I showed them that they did not need to worry about getting their service hours by completing all of my required hours for both National and Italian Honor Societies before the end of November.

I have demonstrated excellence In leadership by being in Future Business Leaders of America ever since I was in my freshman year. I became secretary my freshman year, vice president my sophomore year, and will have acquired the privilege of becoming President my senior year. Being in FBLA has helped me not only grow as a member, but as a leader. Throughout my growth inside the club, I have been able to encourage others to join extracurricular activities, developing my interpersonal skills. Community service has also been a major part of my High School career. Whether it’s first preparing and painting the posters for an activity we are having, to being in charge of a fundraising event, my goal has always been to try to impact the community breaking

It’s my senior year, the last year I get to be a (quote on quote) “kid”. I want to be able to leave Mendocino High School with my signature mark and I want to be able to say that I create something advantageous for the school. And I feel like moving a tier higher--attempting to become the president of the overall student body will position me to fulfil, I believe, my obligations to the school. Nevertheless, that status mandates assiduous ethics, and to mention the ability to cooperate with the entire student body to make the school a better place. When it comes to diligent ethics, I tend to do well. I always attempt to place myself and or team in an exultant situation. Although I feel confident about my efforts leading the Junior class this year, I am not sure how well I will cope with a larger scale lead role. I am hoping that Boy’s State will provide me with the experience and knowledge to be successful in my pursuit. Boy’s State is the quintessential program for me to acquire realistic government dexterities and to also evolve and perfect my social attributes. Boy’s State will allow me to experience, a tremendously broad multifarious group of students with essentially similar goals like myself in a mock-government. I cannot picture any other ideal opportunity like this! Not only will the program itself embed important skills into me, but to have a chance to learn from other students, to view how they perceive situations, and pick up his or her tactics, would be I think, one of the most valuable teachings that the program can produce. This will construct a fitter me that is well accustomed to work with other motivated students to achieve significance. Ultimately making the entire student body better citizens so we can effectively comprehend and support our school’s desires. And to return from the program with new visions and a varied arsenal of skills, will surely better adapt me for the great

These men and women led the way to do what they have done, whether showing their leadership in the business world, the political landscape, or the high school classroom. I know that I have been a leader for my peers, just as they have been for me. When preparing for a presentation for the Delaware State Student Council, I found a quote by Tom Peters, a writer on business management principles, which really resonated with me. “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders”. I have, since then, done what the quote says, and have built leaders in my peers and my friends. Leadership will continue to be a focal point of my character as a member of the Caesar Rodney National Honor Society, to better not just the people around me, but myself as

Many may ask what leadership,service, and citizenship truly mean. I have had abundant experiences with each of these unique characteristics. Personally I believe the National junior honor society is looking for strong individuals with very imminent, powerful and strong traits. Someday I would love to be a teacher, and being in NJHS would really give me a true representation of what being a leader and teacher is like. I fit this intricate job description for many reasons, and I hope you enjoy listening to my experiences.

My roles in Healthy Campus gave me the confidence to go even further a take on leadership positions on campus. Not only was I was elected to an undergraduate student senate positon, but I was also voted in as the top senator for the College of Architecture Arts, and Humanities. I also succeeded in the classroom and achieved a spot on the Dean’s List for the first time in my academic career. Due to my leadership abilities and academic achievements, I was selected for two coveted public speaking roles. The first was at the Clemson Law Enforcement Summit, a gathering of local law enforcement officials to discuss better enforcement strategies for underage drinking and community policing. The second was at the Clemson University Student Affairs banquet, which recognizes outstanding student and administrative

Following a two year mission trip in Brazil, I applied for a prestigious service scholarship available at Mesa Community College. At the time, I was living in the Northwest, over 1,000 miles away. My pursuit and dedication to earn the scholarship drew the attention of Duane Oakes, the college’s Director for the Center of Community & Civic Engagement. Impressed with my initiative and follow through, Mr. Oakes took it upon himself to mentor me as a student leader. His valuable support furthered my political science education by introducing varied student leadership opportunities, resulting in becoming the President of the Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA). I learned to manage LDSSA with order, delegating responsibilities and engaging

When my acceptance came in I realized that I am a strong leader with the determination to help others. As a result, I worked harder than ever before to become a leader I can be proud of. The summer before my junior year I attended a state leadership camp at the one and only Colorado State University. Being a second year camper, I assumed my experiences would be much like my first year there, educational but lacking impact. I couldn’t have been more incorrect. My adult counselor at the camp, Beth Carson, changed my outlook on my life. I realized that I will never influence the world by not taking risks. So, I ran to be one of the three members on the Colorado State Student Leadership Executive Board. It’s crazy that the experiences within four days had the power to turn all my failures into successes. I learned one of the greatest lessons that life can teach you, one can’t succeed if one doesn’t try. I’ve been able to come to the realization that it doesn't matter if you make mistakes, it matters how you continue on from those

Being the oldest of six children to a single mother has naturally spurred me to shape and build my leadership skills. Over time, I have gained the ability to lead in situations that I deemed necessary. Consequently, I have become an active member of both the National Honor Society and the Female African American Scholars organization (a group geared toward creating a motivational community among the academically successful African American students in my school). Additionally, I have become captain of John Glenn’s varsity tennis team and I have launched a nonprofit business to guide teen mothers through the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. All of my obtained leadership skills have proven useful to me on many occasions.