In high school there are various things to do, countless decisions to make, what to choose? The choices consist of art, dancing, sports, and so much more. With all of these oh-so-overwhelming choices, I found my place in the St. Thomas More Cougar Band and St. Pius the X Life Teen program. I have actually participated in the St. Thomas More Band Program since the eighth grade where I continue to be a member of the flute section. I first participated in the Life Teen Program, Edge as a seventh grader and I have remained an active member of the high school program. Both band and Life Teen have helped me grow spiritually, improve as a musician, and engage in community activities. While these two programs have proven to be fun and fulfilling, they
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As upperclassmen of the band, I have had to act as a leader and a model for the new members. In band, we have created a family, and in this family, the “older siblings,” more experienced members, help and instruct the “younger siblings,” newer members. As a member of the high school Life Teen program, I volunteer as a teen leader of the Edge Program. I have learned how to help and be a role model through both of these programs. These activities require members to not only have the qualities of a reputable leader, but qualities of a skillful instructor. As a leader, I must have the capability to give instructions and explanations as well as examples of what is expected. As a leader, I am taught to have patience when dealing with those I am leading or instructing. In band, it is easy to get frustrated when the new members do not get techniques right, but with patience I can help them without frustration. The same skill is incorporated in leading Edge because I have to have patience with those that do not participate. Having mastered patience, I am able to use it in my day to day life with friends and family. I obtained the skills of a patient leader and instructor, which are qualities used in my career plan of educating young
As upperclassmen of the band, I have had to act as a leader and a model for the new members. In band, we have created a family, and in this family, the “older siblings,” more experienced members, help and instruct the “younger siblings,” newer members. As a member of the high school Life Teen program, I volunteer as a teen leader of the Edge Program. I have learned how to help and be a role model through both of these programs. These activities require members to not only have the qualities of a reputable leader, but qualities of a skillful instructor. As a leader, I must have the capability to give instructions and explanations as well as examples of what is expected. As a leader, I am taught to have patience when dealing with those I am leading or instructing. In band, it is easy to get frustrated when the new members do not get techniques right, but with patience I can help them without frustration. The same skill is incorporated in leading Edge because I have to have patience with those that do not participate. Having mastered patience, I am able to use it in my day to day life with friends and family. I obtained the skills of a patient leader and instructor, which are qualities used in my career plan of educating young