Personal Narrative: The Way I Lead My Peers

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There are multiple ways I am a leader within my community. The main way I lead my peers is through sports. I have been on my different teams; volleyball, basketball, track, and softball have all given me the opportunity to build my character and to lead by example. I was the volleyball team captain for my junior and senior year, so many of the younger girls were looking up to me. The best way to lead is by your actions; I would always go hard in practices and games to show the underclassmen that in order to get the best results, you need to give it your all. Every athlete/student has the temptation to cheat. However, I would show good character on and off the court by not cheating and being honest. I am a student-athlete, which means first

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