Student Council Analysis
At the end of grade 10, the student council advisors recruited me to lead the public relations
executive committee. As head of the committee, I was in charge of planning, scripting, filming,
directing, and editing all videos for announcements, and assemblies. I also started a student council
YouTube channel and a made a Snapchat to use a variety of methods to connect with students.
I also helped and lead events such as assemblies, pep rallies, semi–formals, and a hockey
tournament. For these events I would help, plan, set up, run, and clean up. I wanted every
opportunity to engage with students and make a difference in my school. I always wanted the
students to look towards me as a role model.
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I spent sixty hours preparing for my campaign, planning out videos, posters, and strategies.
Unfortunately, being the only girl running made me a target. Students became passionate about their
candidate of choice and became impudent. They tore down my posters, said rude things, and did
everything they could to challenge me. I never thought about quitting, I knew that it was just an
obstacle that I had to face. I was confident in my intentions and I knew that I would have supporters.
I lost by a couple votes. Despite losing the election, I stayed on student council and continued my
role as head of public relations.
What I have learned about leadership is it does not require a title to be a leader. Being a leader is
being the person who people turn to when they need help or the person they go to when they
need reassurance. Being a leader is being a person who can encounter a challenge and not let
obstacles stop them. As a leader, I need to be a role model for others and show others that I can be
a person they can turn to. Most importantly, being a leader means you never give up, even when
everyone is telling you to; never give up and always push
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