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Personal Narrative: My Leadership Roles In High School
In High School, I participated in two leadership positions in AJROTC. As the Battalion Adjutant and Secondary Color Guard Commander I was able to create a positive and encouraging impact with my team members. Through these positions, I gave my team members advice on how they can improve as leaders and as students. I motivated my peers to join organizations I was part in such as Emerge and Eagle U because it offered great opportunities for mentorship and college preparation. I used some of the techniques these programs taught me to mentor some of my underclassmen friends by giving them tips on the college application process.
I made a positive impact in my community by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank and local fundraising events. I participated

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