Rotary Youth Leadership Essay

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I am a sophomore at Cedar Creek High School, where I participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, primarily consisting of yearbook, tennis, marching band, and concert band. Outside of school, I work at Berdoll’s Candy & Pecans and also take part in many volunteer activities. This includes helping at Elm Grove Community Center fundraisers, the West Texas Children’s Rehab Camp, Red Rock Elementary School’s various holiday/PTA fundraisers, and volunteering to coach middle and intermediate school level tennis students during the spring season.

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards are very prestigious and would be a great opportunity to learn more about leadership, as well as a chance to meet peers who share similar interests and want

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