The CADA Conference was very influential on me and my beliefs on how to create a better community on campus. I noticed many different things on my trip to the Del Mar Fairgrounds. I would suggest this trip to future ASB members because of how many ASB groups relate to our own. These students at this event relate to us, because of their leadership skills, school spirit, and creative ideas. The main things I learned from the experience is how to generate school spirit, create engaging events, and how to be the best you can be.
School spirit is the session where I retained the most information. This school enthusiasm is vital to a great high school experience. School is much more entertaining if you have something to look forward to, not just …show more content…
This speech was very inspiring, it was filled with laughs, and many serious points that made you think. Scott Backovich, the motivational speaker, wanted all students to take more than just leadership skills away, he wanted everyone to take lessons on life. He made everyone ponder on if they’re the positive catalyst. Are they the person who makes a difference? Do you stand up for people who need it? Are you always doing the right thing? It is important to recognize that around us there are many people around us that are going to hardships that are hidden from the public eye. An example of this was noted in my teambuilding exercise on my treasured object. A high schooler from Calexico, who looked like an average high schooler, took off his shoe and stated “This is my treasured object.” His parents couldn’t afford running shoes for this track and field runner, so his coach made the effort to go out and buy him this pair of shoes. This story made me think, it was life changing, a kid who looked like a normal high school student was struggling to get clothes on his back. This made me recognize that I need to think of the negatives going on in other people’s lives. This speech was very touching because it connected with each of the students in many different
School spirit is the session where I retained the most information. This school enthusiasm is vital to a great high school experience. School is much more entertaining if you have something to look forward to, not just …show more content…
This speech was very inspiring, it was filled with laughs, and many serious points that made you think. Scott Backovich, the motivational speaker, wanted all students to take more than just leadership skills away, he wanted everyone to take lessons on life. He made everyone ponder on if they’re the positive catalyst. Are they the person who makes a difference? Do you stand up for people who need it? Are you always doing the right thing? It is important to recognize that around us there are many people around us that are going to hardships that are hidden from the public eye. An example of this was noted in my teambuilding exercise on my treasured object. A high schooler from Calexico, who looked like an average high schooler, took off his shoe and stated “This is my treasured object.” His parents couldn’t afford running shoes for this track and field runner, so his coach made the effort to go out and buy him this pair of shoes. This story made me think, it was life changing, a kid who looked like a normal high school student was struggling to get clothes on his back. This made me recognize that I need to think of the negatives going on in other people’s lives. This speech was very touching because it connected with each of the students in many different