Personal Essay: Why I Should Be Miss Richfield

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I believe that I should be Miss Richfield because, I am a born leader, I make friends easily, and I love to help others. I have been in charge of many different events at my school. And I know from all of that a true leader is someone who helps everyone else achieve their best. I know that I should be Miss Richfield because I would be that leader who would help others achieve just that. I work at Lins here in town. And while I’m there I get to talk to different people all of the time. I love hearing their stories. I know that I would be able to get to know all of the great wonderful people in our community. Serving others is a great way to help show how much you appreciate them. Service is just what this title is all about. I know that I will

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