Envision a young, high school student walking through a hall, clinging to the walls, determined to go unnoticed by the swarms of people walking by. The wallflower. Me. Freshman year I was content with going through my High School career this way; that was until I listened to a presentation about joining the school’s business and marketing club, DECA. Something seemed intriguing about the club so I convinced my friend to join with me and become my partner. After showing up to the first meeting, the initial excitement started to wear off as I realized what it entailed was the complete opposite of what the wallflower would do. I was not only to take a written test but also compete and perform a role play. This involved communicating my ideas to
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My sophomore year I came back ready as I'd ever been. As a result of the time we spent studying and practicing, my partner and I placed in the top 3 in our area not only that year, but also for the next two years. Seeing how I was enjoying participating in the committees and activities, I decided to become and officer in which I would focus on chapter relations, school outreach, and community service. During my reign as an officer, we were able to successfully qualify for nationals as a chapter. Though I dedicated much of my time to leading and competing within DECA, my involvement didn't stop with just this one club. I continued to join others including Key Club and National Honors Society in which I have helped with school beautification and volunteered with the youth and the elderly. If it hadn’t been for DECA, I wouldn’t have realized my full potential. I truly realized that I am capable of whatever I wish to accomplish and to embrace the opportunities I’m given. I am no longer the student unwilling to give class presentations or contribute ideas in front of others; I am now the student willing to organize different projects, lead my peers, and learn from every
My sophomore year I came back ready as I'd ever been. As a result of the time we spent studying and practicing, my partner and I placed in the top 3 in our area not only that year, but also for the next two years. Seeing how I was enjoying participating in the committees and activities, I decided to become and officer in which I would focus on chapter relations, school outreach, and community service. During my reign as an officer, we were able to successfully qualify for nationals as a chapter. Though I dedicated much of my time to leading and competing within DECA, my involvement didn't stop with just this one club. I continued to join others including Key Club and National Honors Society in which I have helped with school beautification and volunteered with the youth and the elderly. If it hadn’t been for DECA, I wouldn’t have realized my full potential. I truly realized that I am capable of whatever I wish to accomplish and to embrace the opportunities I’m given. I am no longer the student unwilling to give class presentations or contribute ideas in front of others; I am now the student willing to organize different projects, lead my peers, and learn from every