Rocklin High School Reflection

Sitting on the hard track with my committee around me watching the fireworks burst above me while the tears are rolling down my face, I finally realize that all the work was worth it. The thought of being the reason behind a glimpse of happiness within someone’s life has always been a motivating factor within my own. During my sophomore year of high school I was given the opportunity to join student government and was placed in the special programs committee. While in this committee I worked with six other girls to plan and execute events for the student body as well as the entire community of Rocklin. Knowing that the stress of planning and pulling off these events was providing so many people with lifelong memories made it all seem worthwhile. …show more content…
The preparation began months in advance, including multiple meetings over the summer, before and after school, as well as on the weekends. Once the theme was picked in May, the committee and I had to start our preparation for the game in October. As the school year began we had to finalize all aspects of the skit for the pregame show, which involved perfecting the script through multiple practices done by our very own committee, choosing actors from the students at Rocklin, finding costumes, painting backdrops and creating props. Along with that, our committee was in charge of all aspects of the royal court, meaning we advertised for students to nominate, carried out the voting process, and announced the winners. Once it came time for the game, through a dealership in our town we were fortunate enough to have brand new BMWs donated for the night for the royal court to ride in while they were being announced. With all that explained, I am hoping that the extent of our hard work is clearly represented. Although being a part of the Special Programs committee was a huge commitment, it turned out to be one of the most memorable and fulfilling parts of my high school