Personal Narrative: Student Body President

7th hour. Tuesday. I was sitting in my last hour choir class watching the clock tick away. Time moved sluggishly, as if it didn’t know that at 3:00 o’clock some of the most substantial news of my whole life was being posted. That was the day I would find out whether or not my three years of work would be a waste. That was the day I found out I would be Student Body President. Being Student Body President has been a challenge that has sparked a personal growth in me and the people I lead. I was elected in a tough spot. I inherited an almost entirely new student council. I honestly don’t think that I have ever been challenged in leadership. Leading has always come natural to me. I've found with this group that I haven't been as effective
as leader as I normally am. In order to lead more efficiently I've had to change my leadership style. This has been super hard on me. Through this change and the help of my advisors I've realized that true growth comes through change. I've have grown in my skill of patience for sure. I've had to lead by teaching because of the newness of the group. I’d like to think that everyone on campus knows me. I'm not only a leader in the Student Council room but all around a campus. This has caused me to evaluate my behavior and what I say and do. I've also tried to include more people in circle of friends and I've tried to get know people I had previously not known. This position has truly provided growth in my relational skills with everyone I interact with. As a leader, my goal whole goal is to better the people I'm leading. As president I have taught the students I lead how to be better and they've taught me how to lead better. They've grown and I've grown with them.