As I approached the end of my junior year, I wanted to make a positive change through some club. I felt that a significant accomplishment would allow me to go to college knowing that I am capable of making constructive, worthwhile improvements. Focusing on my school’s chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, a math honor society, I aimed to assume the role of president. As election results came back, our advisor, Mrs. Gillette, revealed that another student gained more votes than I did. As I walked sadly out of the classroom, I promised that I would not let a position get in my way of success. Soon after the election meeting, I spoke with the student who had won the presidency. I expressed my belief that I deserved to receive the title, owing to my extensive
