Personal Narrative: My Role As A Section Leader

Summer before junior year of high school, I was looking at a lot of standardized tests, essays, a heavier school workload, college applications, and getting a driver's license; my most immediate concern, however, was the soon to begin marching band season. Spring semester of sophomore year I had decided to audition for a leadership position in the band, and I suppose I was the best candidate because I managed to snag Section Leader for my instrument, clarinet. As the final days of July passed by, I anticipated the start of a season where I would be mentoring and teaching my fellow clarinet players the complex art of marching band. A few days before leadership camp I received a letter in the mail from the Head Band Director, Mr. Larry Brown, and immediately I knew things were not going to be what I expected.

It has taught me about the dynamic of managing my band as well as the importance of my role in the band program. I have had the opportunity to work with various players of varying skill levels yet manage to bring them all to one accord to help our band receive superior ratings at the state marching band competition. This leadership position has enabled me to work diligently and persistently with my members to help them reach their utmost potential. Thus, slightly making the band director’s job easier. My position has also allowed me to be a positive role model for not only my section, but also the entire band, showing them a pivotal example of what a band student should be inside and out of the band program. I now know that my position as a student leader not only benefited the band director, but the entire band program as a

In my senior year i've had lots of experience in leadership as I am a Section Leader in my band and im the president of Key club a student lead service based organization that is focused on improving out school and community. An example of my leadership role is that as a section leader I was responsible for teaching incoming freshmen the ropes about marching band. There was a particular difficult freshman who was joining band. This young girl was very shy and did not really interact with others. Many of the other section leaders had tried to encourage her yet she only seemed to brush them off. They were ready to give up on her but I could see that she wanted to care about band but didn't know how to show it because she was so shy. I decided

During Senior year’s marching season, I was given two leadership positions. Section leader of the french horn section as well as Hornline Captain for the whole entire wind ensemble. I had many responsibilities and obligations to fill with both positions. With time,patience, and much failure I was able to rise to the challenge.

About three weeks into marching season, a spot opened up. Of course, I had to audition for the spot with the other alternates, but I was successful in winning a marching spot at that time and have never lost it. I also worked hard on becoming a better musician. I drastically increased my practice time and was fortunate enough to be able to hire a private tutor to improve my musical abilities. Now in my senior year I am in the top band and I am on the varsity marching squad. I have even obtained a leadership role in the band as a rank leader. As a rank leader I am a mentor and coach for several other students in the marching band. I really feel like I am providing these student the same thing that Zack Santos provided for me. It makes me feel good that I am assisting other kids in achieving their

Sensabaugh my leadership capabilities I knew I had them I just had to show it. Junior year came around and I became a squad leader for the show TIME. It was a great honor to be a squad leader. I had my squadlings and I taught them the drill, I made them laugh, but I kept them in line. During that band camp I went to the press box to ask Mr. Sensabaugh a question about the drill. After answering he stated “you are doing a very good job out there Mr. Dulka” I felt proud of myself in that moment I felt like I showed him what I could do as a leader, but that wasn't where I was going to stop. My entire career I lived under Andy Planitz’s shadow he was the best trumpet in our grade and he got most of the recognition. This moment where I was told I did a good job really made me confident in my abilities. Senior year came around and I ran for the Band Council President position after weeks of awaiting a decision I got the job. I was the leader of the band I made many key decisions regarding band camp the the shirts. I took the position and the responsibility with great pride I was ready to lead the band. Band has helped me create a lot of friends my best friend Adam will now stick by my side through

I have taken various leadership roles during my time in high school and I’ve contributed to multiple organizations including Maryland School for the Deaf. I volunteered for Camp Invention, a summer program focused on creativity, innovation, real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention. I, as a leader, taught elementary kids and encouraged them by proposing new problems, applying principles, and making suggestions. I also founded and currently manage social media accounts for our class (of 2018). During MSD football season, my coaches have recognized me as a captain multiple times for my excellent leadership and always encouraging my teammates to strive. In addition to that, my coaches also invited me to train and prepare elementary

In my school’s marching band, I had spent the entirety of my high school year hoping to be granted the prestigious position as Drum Major, and many people stated that I would be the best fit for the position. Due to all of the positive feedback I received in regards to becoming the Drum Major, I felt as though I had a great chance at earning this title. Unfortunately, this long lasting dream of mine was shattered when I failed to acquire the position. Though defeated, I did not let this failure take hold of my passion for music and my desire to be a leader. During summer practices, I consistently showed my talents, and I made it a point to show my band director just how abled I am to have a leadership position. Come the end of band camp, I

I have had different leadership roles throughout my time here at Redwood. I have been an FFA officer for two years now, and in those two years I have been a leader to those in my chapter. As an FFA officer, my leadership was based on providing the member with someone who they could follow their guidance and as someone to encourage them to continue down their path involved with our chapter. From encouraging the freshman, who are brand new to not only our chapter but to highschool to step out of their comfort zone and attend a meeting they never would have attended or to get over a fear and participating in a public speaking event, or to encouraging our juniors and seniors, kids who I’d refer to as “seasoned” in our chapter to continue to participate

I have and continue to exhibit outstanding and excellent leadership throughout the progression of my junior and senior high school years. My primary source of leadership is through a school club called the Interscholastic Reading Team. I have been involved in this club for 6 years (7th-12th grades) while possessing leadership positions such as the Treasurer (10th grade), Secretary (11th grade), and the President (12th grade). The director of this club chose me for all three of these positions because of the leadership that I showed throughout the years of being involved in the club. As the positions I was chosen for I delivered passes to members of the club, organized the club, designed the t-shirts, presented the club to the junior high students,

Caroline, my sister, is the type of person who loves animals and says she wants to save the world. She thinks her jokes are the best, but she’s the only one that laughs. She is always willing to help someone out if they are stuck. She knows how to put a smile on someone's face. Whenever Caroline answers the phone, even if it wakes her from a nap, she always smiles first and then talks. “Because a smile can change any meaning” she always says. She is a 20 year old junior at “UW-Madison for my undergraduate degree in anthropology with certificates in archaeology and classics” (C. Schlinsog, Personal Interview, May 31, 2017). She is very smart, she is taking summer classes so she can graduate early and go on to graduate school. She has a big future ahead of her.

I became section leader of the flute section in marching band for the 2016 season. To get into this position I worked extremely hard in marching band throughout the three years I participated. I had to be interviewed for the position by the band director, have good grades, and be hardworking and dedicated to the music program. I was so happy when it was announced that I would be section leader because it was a position I wanted since freshman year.

I am always exercising Leadership in and outside of school. I have always led or motivated others. For example, I am the Alto Section Leader in Chorus here at school. Every time I am with the Chorus, I am doing my best to help my section improve. I always try to find solutions to the problems we face. Another example is at my church. My Father and I teach a class at my church. We teach 4th and 5th graders who haven't made all of their sacraments at the right age.

Our first group was on October 24, 2016. Amie, Amanda and I arrived early to meet with Melanie and set-up for our first group. Melanie asked us which room we preferred. I pointed out that the kitchen was less noisy then the room next to the tv room. We were able to utilize a white board and requested dry erase markers.

My sources of power come from being the chair of the House Internal Matters Committee and the House Rules Committee, as well as being a Hispanic Republican. Another source of power comes from being an incumbent, who has been elected four times. Since I am the chair of the House Internal Matters Committee, I have a larger influence over the bills that are considered since this is one of three committees who considers the proposed bills and have the power to pass, amend, or kill legislative proposals. Because I am chair of the House Rules Committee, which reviews legislation after it is passed through a standing committee in the House and before the bill goes to the full House, I serve as a gatekeeper for proposed legislation, working with other