Asb Application Essay Examples

Bryant McGill once said, "Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest chance at growth". No matter the situation, people usually will either follow or lead. As a freshman in high school, I was the follower, never fully realizing my potential of being the leader. Finding myself would take time, and a lot of encouraging along the way. Going into my freshman year, my participation in class government was mostly a popularity contest. Which meant not so much about leading a particular class or group of people. I didn't find myself thinking about running for any major ASB (Associated Student Body) position. A larger, more pronounced position in ASB would mean being uncomfortable in more situations and also having to grow into true leadership.
After finding out I had won the election I knew what really was placed ahead of me now was the ability to become a leader in the community as well as at school. Other people would now look up to me. I would grow and start to transform into the leader I am today by attending Mt. Adams Leadership camp that next summer. There, I found myself reaching out of my comfort zone and developing my leadership skills. Mt. Adams was integral in helping my sophomore year go smoothly. I would continue to go to the campus at Cispus Learning Center for Leadership camp for three years straight. Each year building my skills and digging deeper into my personal belief's about leadership and serving others. My junior year I was ASB Vice President and now going into my senior year I am the ASB President. I have confidence in myself to become a senior leader in my small school and community. As I reflect on my experiences in ASB and leadership, I would never be here at this point without the encouragement of others. My newly developed confidence has bled into my leadership in the classroom, athletic fields and my community. As I approach my senior year and entering college, I expect life's experiences to be uncomfortable at