Leadership Skills In To Kill A Mockingbird

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Ian has continued to be a very regimented and well-behaved student. I am particularly impressed with his leadership skills in SPARK. Ian has been consistently active, always offering to lead his team in dodgeball, and maintains very good sportsmanship when others act negatively. While others rely on wake-up calls in the morning, Ian sets his own alarm, leaving at the proper time and maintaining proper hygiene. His room on most occasions is spotless, never needing prompting. He also seems to have found his calling through acting in the upcoming To Kill and Mockingbird production. He has been an absolute joy to have on the dorm

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