High School Leadership Report

As a kid, I was always involved in something. Whether it be sports, clubs, or church group, I have always been open to participating in new things. Growing up in a small town was a benefit for me because it allowed me to be active in the community and experience many new things. I have been apart of my church youth group for as long as I can remember and through my church I have helped serve the community by participating in trash pick-ups, serving at Warren’s table, hosting VBS, volunteering in the church’s nursery, and more. Through my church group, I have made lifelong friendships and a relationship with God. Getting older, there are now times I have to step up and act as a leader. This may mean acolyting for someone that is absent or running a youth group meeting. Leadership has played a huge role in my sports career as well. …show more content…
Being a team captain as a senior requires a lot of dedication and commitment. It requires you to come to practice everyday with a good attitude and work ethic. Some days, that can be hard. There have been days where I have struggled with it, but my teammates remind me why we are all there. The other three seniors and I decided to start a leadership group. In our meetings, we talk about all the qualities of a good leader and what it takes to be one. Through this, I have learned that being a leader doesn’t mean you have to be the loudest and most encouraging person. Many leaders can be introverts and contribute to the team’s success in their own ways. This can be on or off of a court. I am also enrolled in a Leadership class at school and here we also talk about the characteristics of a good leader. We put on many school spirit activities such as community pep rallies, homecoming, prom, and much more. It is important that I learn about leadership now, so that when I get a job, it will be easy for me to contribute to my team at work or wherever I may