As my senior year begins, I hope that it is one of not just growth but of reciprocation. I want to take all the lessons I have learned and give back to the campus that gave them to me. This year is an opportunity to lead by example and leave a positive legacy after I am gone. Core Camp was a great experience, it reminded me that I have much to learn still and gave me hope for a great year with my exquisite peers. My ultimate goal is to forge bonds that will give me memories to last a lifetime. Not everyone has the privilege of experiencing Leadership, it truly is an environment like no other and I fully intend to take advantage of that in my final year. However, I know that the purpose of this program is not to solely make friends. The demanding work of the course may be daunting, but I intend to to approach it with my best foot forward and give my all to the events that I am in charge of. I want this year to be a great one, not just for me, but for my whole senior class, and I know as Senior Class President I have the power to ensure that happens. This is the year of the class of 2020 and it is finally our time. Not just for those in Leadership, but for every senior at the school. I am so hopeful for the unity of my class and I am confident that we will put differences aside and be one class. I hope that the same mentality extends to everyone on campus, of course this is a hard goal to achieve, but there is never any shame in trying. Especially, if in the process we change the campus climate for the better, Ultimately, this year brings new opportunities and experiences that I am so ready to welcome as I conclude my time at the world's greatest highschool with the world's greatest people. 1
Part I: Favorite Quotes
“I knew I was lacking love for myself when I expected people to recognize my hurting and make it a priority to save me. I needed to save me.” - Mia from Twitter Recently I have been emotional and feeling lost and disappointed. I have had this dependence of those around me to be my source of happiness always. It's an unhealthy expectation that only fosters general disappointment with myself and those who I keep close. During these periods I would contemplate why I even felt that way because I knew it was irrational, and I realized that I need to become more comfortable with myself and being someone that I am satisfied with. The only sure continuity in life is that I am stuck with myself so I need to develop my own ability to be my solace and hearth of contentment.
“One Day or Day One, you decide.”- Unknown Our existence on this floating rock is fleeting and full of excuses. I think that humanity’s best talent is coming up with reasons why something must be postponed. However, change and innovation are not achieved by those who wait for the day they feel like doing something. There will never be a perfect time to do anything, so if you want to achieve something then you have to grab the bull by the horns and do it. Regret and remorse for lack of doing is such an avoidable feeling when we have the courage to try. Many fear lack of perfection, yet I think the real thing to be afraid of is being so paralyzed by the fear of the unknown that you are forced into a life of typicality.
“Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun more last than star.”- E.E Cummings Love is the strongest force on this earth. In all senses, not just romantic, the love of family, of friends, of God. Everything can be fixed with love. It is the soil in which growth and prosperity can cultivate. Love is the sole driver of a meaningful life. When we love who we are and what we do it gives us satisfaction. Though love is not unbreakable or impenetrable, it can always be mended. It is never lost forever in a life. No matter who it is coming from or who you direct it towards, love is powerful and it the most vital resource in life. And lucky for us its renewable. :) 2
Part II: Quote
"Out of adversity comes opportunity." This year has had many ups and downs and with our actual schooling being on hiatus it has not been easy. However, though the situation is not ideal, and much of this year has not been, it has been an opportunity to grow and develop. I have never learned so much about myself in so little time and that is all due to the pain that I have endured. Through stress, disappointment, lapses in my mental health, and problems with my physical health, I have had to adapt. And that adaptation is key in leadership and in life. When times get tough we are not meant to back down, we have to stand up as tall as we can and face it. For if we cower and give up then we are only making it harder on ourselves. This year was complex, beautiful, and heartbreaking and I feel that this quote is the perfect form of remembrance. We need to remember that in any circumstance there is an opportunity to take it as a lesson and grow and that things will always fall into place that way that they are meant to. It is all about patience and having the courage to accept your failures and hardships rather than let them consume you. 3
Part I: Goals
Leadership Goals
One of my major goals this year in Leadership is to create events and an environment so that the whole senior class feels that they can be involved. I want every single person to have their last year of high school be one for the books, not just a select few who are popular or comfortable enough to get involved on their own. Essentially I want to make senior szn the best ever.
Another goal of mine to create bonds with as many of my peers as I can. The people of this program is one of the best aspects and I have been blessed with the opportunity to work, get to know, and laugh with such amazing individuals and I fully intend to exploit every ounce of that. Some of the greatest people I have met have been in Leadership so I’m excited to get to know the new souls of the class.
Short Term Goals
A short term goal in my life is to graduate at the top of my class and go on to a good four year college. At this point I am not set on any specific college, or for that matter what I want to do, but to get to college is and always has been a major goal of mine.
My second short term goal is to figure out my major. College application deadlines are approaching and will be here before I know it and there are still many things up in the air for me. It's difficult to choose one thing that I have to do for the rest of my life. Even though I can always change my mind there is just this pressure to know so I would really like to find peace with it.
Long Term Goals
My ultimate goal in life is to be happy with who I am as a person and the life that I have lived. It is probably my worst fear to look back on my life when I have reached the end and not reminisce on all the great experiences I had or thank the amazing people who have stuck by me, but to only see all that I missed out on. I don’t want to settle and do what may make the most sense or do what is expected. I want to make choices that will bring me to satisfaction of myself. My life is my life and if I’m not living it for me then I’m not living it right.
My other long term goal is travel. Our world is rich with cultures and beauties that are just a testament to the wonder of God. There is no better way to learn than from first hand experience, therefore the only way to properly learn about the vast world out there is to just shut up and go. I don’t want to only know one place or be ignorant to the lifestyles that may have been a part of those countries for centuries. People are so interesting and it's crazy how much geography affects who we are. So my goal is to find the pieces of my that lie in different parts of the Earth. 4
Part II: Goals
I am pleased with how the year turned out thus far in terms of my first goal of including more seniors in our events. Throughout the year we have had strong attendance and help from my peers like in Homecoming, senior sunrise, etc. I am very happy that people I did not expect to get involved did such as having non-Leadership boys participate in our Lip Sync and dance in front of the school. It was awesome. Additionally our senior gift is more hands on so rather than it simply being a project for the officer team any senior can help create a legacy. All in all I would say that goal was achieved and hopefully if COVID-19 clears up we can continue with our other senior events. I am somewhat pleased with my goal to make bonds this year however I did do a very good job with the freshman and I deeply regret that. I strengthened a lot of bonds this year and there is no one that I am uncomfortable around, however, I wish I forged deeper connections with some people especially underclassmen. It's sad that I won’t have the option to get to know them better but I am so grateful for the privilege of knowing all these amazing people in this beautiful program. I don’t know what I would do without it. In terms of my goal of graduating at the top of my class and going to a good school I feel I achieved that for the most part. I was not a salutatorian or valedictorian, which is slightly disappointing but such is life and I didn’t get into all the universities that I hoped to but I got into UCSB and UC Davis and I’m actually very interested in going to either. I ended up majoring in Psychology but I think that I may end up switching to a more general biology degree because I want to become a nurse or do something in the medical field most likely. I don’t know exactly what I want to do but I am definitely making headway and I know that college will help me figure out what truly is the right path for me. My long term goals are kind of hard to achieve right now especially the travel one. As for the goal of being happy this year has definitely been one of the hardest. I had a really bad couple of months but I’m trying to use them to better myself and remember that I am deserving of happiness and self love even if I don’t feel like I am. I don’t want to wait to try to find happiness I want to be content with where I am i the present and some days are easier than others but I am actively making strides to better my outlook on life and ultimately try to change because I learned that I can no longer go on the way I was if I ever want to not just tolerate life but actually be thankful for it. 5
Part I: People Magazine Cover
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Part II: People Magazine Article
Ana Perez, who was a studious and driven in high school, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Studying biology and medicine, she studied hard to eventually become a travel nurse. However, despite her busy schedule juggling class, relationships, and her jobs she had to keep her on her feet, she still found time to pursue a passion of hers: helping animals. Ana’s love of animals blossomed in her at a young age and her many pets proved to be inspiration for her first charity, The Anamal Foundation. This non-profit raised money to find homes for orphaned animals as well as getting abused or neglected pets out of those dangerous situations. She recently handed over this wonderful charity to a close friend of hers who has deep love of animals, especially horses. After graduating from Notre Dame she fulfilled her dreams of becoming a travel nurse at the remarkable age of twenty-four. After fifteen years of service and moving from city to city in America, she retired in order to focus on other non-work aspects in her life such as her family. Time as a travel nurse enlightened her on the hardships that people are facing in the lower class cities of America. The neglect these cities are facing from the government and lack of funding especially for medical purposes, was truly heartbreaking to her and inspired her to start her new charity, National Endowment for the Success of America (NESA), that will provide funding awareness to help with the situations of these cities. A believer in the fact that everyone deserves justice no matter race, gender, class, or anything else, her hope is that this foundation will show people the atrocities that are happening in our own country. Her inspiration for NESA was not only her time as a travel nurse, but also the theology classes she took during her years at Notre Dame, which reminded her of the fact that everyone was made in God’s image and deserves to be treated so. Her time after her early retirement was not only devoted to NESA, but also to her husband and children and focusing more of her time on them. Her three children, husband, and herself are happily residing in Santa Barbara, California, the location of headquarters for NESA. Ana is very happy with legacy she will leave and hopes to inspire others to take action and try to change the world for the better. She wants to remind everyone that anything is possible and that it’s okay to not have everything figured out as long as you do not set boundaries on yourself. It took Ana a long time to figure out what she wanted to pursue in her life and when she went to college she still was not totally sure. All she knew was that she wanted to help people in a way that would make a difference in their lives, so she set out to be a travel nurse so that she can help heal others in places where they needed her most. Ana Perez is filled with endless gratitude for all the opportunities she was given throughout all her life. She is especially thankful to have a supportive family and the chance at a wonderful education. She went to Ripon High School and those four years provided her with endless memories, laughter, and the foundation that allowed her to be who she is today. She truly believes that she owes all of her accomplishments to God, her family, and the many wonderful people who shaped her through the years. 7
Role Model
My role model is my grandmother, who my family and I called “Vavi.” She was by far the best person I have and probably ever will know. Everyone who knew her loved her and she showed kindness and compassion to everyone she encountered. If you didn’t have a place to go you knew that you could always stop by Claudia’s house. Vavi was strong yet compassionate, confident yet humble, and she taught my sisters and I how to act as such. Her house was a refuge from stress and whatever was happening at home, often my sisters and I would run over there and she would always welcome us with a hug and some sort of fresh baked good. She exercised understanding and patience at all times. One time I was driving my grandparents’ golf cart around and I crashed it. I was so scared of the trouble I was going to get in but when I told her instead of yelling, her first instinct was to make sure that I was okay. My Vavi was the epitome of a giver and she is my inspiration every single day to act with selflessness. I have no idea who I would be without her and I am utterly amazed at how much she was able to teach me in twelve short years. Page 8
Inner Animal
If I were an animal, I would probably be my dog Rosie. We share many similarities and I believe that we have the same energy. Rosie is a little bit chubby for her breed and size and I would say that I am a tad chubby for my breed and size as well. However this is not where our uncanny similarities stop, as one can infer from the photo above, my beloved dog likes cats and I also like cats. Yet, even though Rosie loves our cats they do not always love her. The cats may try to scratch Rosie or run away, but no matter what they do to her, my dog will always run up to my cats and try to cuddle. In my own life there are some who may not always treat me the best, the cats of my life, yet I still try to show them kindness and love despite how they treat me. Rosie is a very loyal, energetic, and kind of crazy dog and these are all traits that I would say that I possess. I will do anything for the people that I love, no matter how inconvenient or seemingly unimportant I may think it to be. I can also be very loud and a little obnoxious, but I think that it adds a nice spice to life. The same way that Rosie spices up my life by eating cat food and then throwing it up everywhere. I promise that is a similarity that I do not share with her. Ultimately, I think that I am like Rosie because though she is a little fat and odd, she has a good heart and is trying her best and just living life. And that is something that I admire and try to do myself. Page 9
Part I: The Best Things About Me
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Part II: The Best Things About Me
Nine by: Sleeping at Last Who am I To say what any of this means? I have been sleepwalking Since I was fourteen Now as I write my song I retrace my steps Honestly, it's easier To let myself forget Still, I check my vital signs Choked up, I realize I've been less than half myself For more than half my life Wake up Fall in love again Wage war on gravity There's so much Worth fighting for You'll see Another domino falls Either way It looks like empathy To understand all sides But I'm just trying to find myself Through someone else's eyes So show me what to do To restart this heart of mine How do I forgive myself For losing so much time? Wake up Roll up your sleeves There's a chain reaction In your heart Muscle memory Remembering who you are Stand up And fall in love again and again and again Wage war on gravity There's so much Worth fighting for You'll see Another domino falls And another domino falls A little at a time I feel more alive I let the scale tip and feel all of it It's uncomfortable but right We were born to try To see each other through To know and love ourselves and others well Is the most difficult and meaningful Work we'll ever do I chose this song because it is actually based on a personality test called Enneagrams. Number nine is the number I received and is the last of the types of personalities, they are referred to as “the peacemaker”, someone who is adaptable, optimistic, and empathetic. One line that stuck out to me was, “I realize I have been less than half myself for more than half my life.” I found this song during a hard time in my life when I felt utterly lost. Nothing in my life felt like how it used to and I thought that everything had changed for the worst, including myself. Even though personality tests are not completely accurate, I found parts of myself in this song and in the characteristics of nines.
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Part I: Homecoming Activities
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Part II: Homecoming Activities Continued
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Part I: What I Like Best About Being A Member Of Leadership
One of my favorite leadership memories was the sleepover all the girls had at core camp on the last night. It was such a fun night and that was when we bonded the most and shared a bunch of fun and crazy stories and probably scared the freshman. There is just something special about trying to fit fifteen girls into a dorm room and hide from the wrath of Miss Lisa. It was a night of no sleep, great conversation, and good snacks. It was definitely my highlight of Core Camp this last year.
There is no specific moment associated with this but one of my favorite parts of Leadership is the little moments we have on a day to day basis. Like when we are all out of class setting up for rallies and messing around on campus or Gabriel saying the most random and slightly sexual things in class. And of course, any interaction with Mr. Hobbs is one for the books. Those small hilarious and weird moments that could probably get Morty fired are what makes this class so special to me and made me want to be apart of this amazing program year after year.
The most iconic Leadership moment, in my opinion, will always be that fateful speech given by Austin Matthews in my sophomore year. Frankly, any situation that involves Austin Matthews is bound to be memorable. Before Austin’s speech, he started taping up paper on the wall in a big collage. No one knew the purpose of this set up until he concluded his speech and proceeded to turn around and throw a handful of popper fireworks against the wall. It was such a loud bang and everyone was just in shock. And I will never forget the face of Morty as she just stares at Austin and tried to explain how you can’t use fireworks at school and how people could mistake the sound for gunshots. He ended up getting suspended for a week, but it was legendary. Page 14
Part II: A Reflection Of A Peer In Leadership
Kate Villegas In and out of Leadership Kate never fails to blow me away. She is one of the few people who are genuinely aware of their impact on those around them and actively tries to better herself and grow. Her constant kindness and positivity are absolutely unparalleled. Whether she is helping the freshmen, setting up for an event, or even just listening as a friend, Kate has a smile on her face and an arsenal of advice and support waiting. Never have I met someone like her and I truly doubt I will ever encounter anyone like her. She has impacted me in a greater way than she will ever know and I am forever grateful to have known such a beautiful soul. Kate's aptitude and winning attitude will enable her to move mountains one day, she has already started at Ripon High. Her approach to leadership is not authoritarian or tyrannical. She is not in it for the power, she genuinely wants to see others succeed and flourish and in that quest she is helping the achievement of not only other people's goals, but her own as well. Page 15
Part I: RHS Pride
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Part II: RHS Pride
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Part I: What I Love To Do...
I love to paint. It is a newly picked up hobby of mine that all started one weekend when I had the desire to paint rocks, so my friends and I went around town and “borrowed” some rocks to make some beautiful art. I don’t only paint rocks (though they are my favorite medium) but I am yet to venture out to paper. Currently, as the holiday seasons approach, I have been enjoying using paint to create personalized gifts for my friends and family. I won’t say exactly what I am making in case one of them read this, but I am very excited to work on them. I never thought that I would enjoy painting but I find it therapeutic and fun. The idea that I am creating something of my own is so cool to me, to know that there is nothing that looks exactly like it. It’s a wonderful creative outlet and its so rewarding to see myself learn new techniques and improve. I am in no way a natural, but I think that the journey of improving is just as satisfying. It’s a wonderful way to pass time and simply paint and think.
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Part II: Letter to Parents
Dear Mom and Papi, As my last year of high school comes to a close (prematurely), I want to thank you for all that you have done for me throughout my life. You both have taught me everything I know and I would not be who I am without you. Our family is the greatest blessing in my life and I could never ever thank you enough for it. Through every test and trial, every laugh and tear, you guys have been there for me. In the struggles of this last year, you helped me find the light. You both work endlessly to give us a good life and I know that I do not voice my gratitude enough but it is there. Many people say they have the best parents in the world but I know for a fact that I have them. I feel ready to take on the world with all that you have taught me and know that no matter what I will always have your endless and unconditional love and support. You have taught me to never give up and be independent, to trust in God always, and to laugh and see the brighter side. I think the greatest gift that you guys gave me was my stellar humor. Our home is never boring and there always seems to be some kind of raucous going on but I would not want it any other way. It makes leaving you guys this fall a little extra hard. I want to thank you for loving me, believing in me, and always being there. Not many people are as lucky as I am and having you both as parents really remind me of that. Mom, you’re a superhero. If I can be half the woman you are I would be so immensely happy because that in itself is a feat. You are my greatest inspiration in life with you dedication to everything and the passion you have for helping others. I know that Vavi is looking down at you and beaming at her beautiful daughter with the even more beautiful heart. I know it’s not easy but you do so much with ease that one would think you could do it in your sleep. You are the backbone of this family and we would all be absolutely lost without you. Papi, you are so hard headed and stubborn at times that it makes me want to scream but I also adore our kitchen table conversations. You never fail to challenge me and keep me thinking and I love hearing stories of your childhood that always make me realize how much I have to be grateful for. I think that you are the smartest person I know and that pushes me to want to learn more so that I can be as informed as you. I can’t imagine a life without you as a father and I am so glad that I don’t have to. I love you both more life, thank you for all that you have given me. I hope that one day I can return to you all the blessings you have adorned me with. With Love, Ana Page 19
Your True Legacy
Dear Future Senior Class President, First of all Congratulations Brendan! I know that you will do great even if this position will be a change. For me the hardest part of being president has been the delegation. It’s important to remember that asking others to complete tasks it's not inconveniencing them or making you look lazy, it's simply giving them a job that they are in the class to fulfill. However, at the same time you don’t want to be a slothly dictator who cracks his whip and makes everyone else work. It’s all about finding a balance to create a great year for you and your senior class. This job is important because it’s the final year and you want to make it as amazing as possible. You want to win, you want to be number one, but at the end if you have included as many people as you can and provided everyone the opportunity to make wonderful memories, then you have done your job and done it well. This is a role of service not power. Your purpose is to serve your class, not just your leadership class or you class officers or the people who have the most influence. Work for your peers who may not be at the forefront, the kids who get left behind when decisions are made or positions are signed up for. Everyone deserves an amazing senior year no matter how “popular’” they are. But I know that you know all this and will do absolutely amazing because you have the level headedness and dedication it takes to be a selfless leader. The key to success is communication, proactiveness, and dedication. In any time if there is no communication, then the work done will most likely lack efficiency and completing the task will be much harder than necessary. Morty alsos loves people who do things without being asked or someone who she does not have to constantly check on in order for a task to be complete. And dedication is something that one must have to be in the program in general, but it’s important to be dedicated to your class. One way to make the year special is to not be afraid to come up with new events or ways to include your class. As an officer team you won’t be in charge of that many demanding events in the ways that other classes put on dances and such, there will definitely be work, but there’s also time to try and implement new ideas. And who knows, maybe you’ll create a tradition. At the end of the day if you try your best and work hard, I have the utmost faith that you will succeed and give your class a phenomenal year. Sincerely, Ana Perez Page 20
Do's And Don'ts List
DO
Begin your Procedure Forms as you begin to plan your event
Communicate with everyone involved in the event you put on
Publicize events beyond simply posting about it, talk about it with your friends, make posters etc.
Make sure to turn your announcements in at least a day early
Email meeting minutes to Morty
Stay and clean up after all events
Help set up for all events
Be willing to put in whatever time is necessary for the program
Make class shirts that appeal to both males and females
Get the opinion of your class when you can
Have class meetings often
DON’T
Skimp out on events like Homecoming and Winterfest, those are the two major events to get your class involved
Rely on reimbursements, it’s annoying but just fill out the PO
Wait until the week before Prom to do things like sashes and crowns
Be afraid to have school spirit and encourage your class to dress up
Forget to take care of yourself and designate time for your other commitments
Take on all the work yourself
Hold back with your ideas, if you and your officers like it then go for it
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The Professional
Public Speaking Throughout the year we are faced with numerous opportunities to strengthen our public speaking skills, ranging from informal debriefs, to giving rundowns at meetings, and our larger speech project that we have in the second semester. This is an essential skill and developing it in class will be very beneficial for the future. When you are able to speak confidently in front of a group it gives you an edge and it is something that not a lot of people can do very well. The instances that we have to speak publicly in class are no walk in the park, however the difficulty of it allowed me to refine my skills and become a better speaker.
Resume In preparation for mock interviews we had to create a resume for ourselves. This assignment was not only helpful in learning how to format and create a document you will have to use for the rest of your life, but also gave us all a chance to create one for ourselves. Proper resume etiquette is essential and not many people are well versed in it. By learning this it has given me the skills I need to get a job and give myself an advantage to those who may simply go into creating such an important document blindly. Page 23
Change
I think this year one thing that I struggled with most both in Leadership and school in general was a lack of motivation. I would get excited about projects and events but then that excitement would fizzle and I found myself not putting forth my best effort. The lack of motivation also instigated my embarrassing attendance of my classes in general, which was at an all time low this year. I let personal roadblocks affect my work and my dedication and I learned that when it comes to working with a team, especially leading one, you can’t do that. You have to leave your baggage at the door because what we do is important. It may just seem like dances and rallies and Homecoming, but it’s more than that. We are facilitating our students' high school memories. These are the things that kids look forward to and that they will remember about high school and if we don’t put in our best effort then we are selling them and ourselves short of a great experience. Doing this and acting mindfully is a lot easier said than done, but if the next class and any class after can find a way to create a positive environment then the motivation naturally comes. One way that I have been thinking about a lot to promote motivation and dedication is having a team mentality with the entire class. An instance that I remember having this most was in my 10th grade year AP World History class, our teacher created this drive and want in us to pass the AP exam, that was our end goal. It wasn’t for certain kids or the really smart ones but for everyone. We all felt that same drive and we worked hard and worked together and our class ended up having a 95% passage rate, only two kids did not pass. The national average that year was 50%. We had a goal and we reached it. I think that something that would be beneficial to the class would be to establish a class goal at the beginning of the year. It could be to have the most participation from each class ever that year or to get to know each and everyone in that class that every person has at least one memory with each other. It doesn’t have to be a huge goal, but communicating one and setting expectations can foster motivation especially if the goal is reflected on honestly to see if you actually achieved it. For some this may seem unnecessary or even stupid but creating a common objective for all classes and positions to achieve and work towards may help in creating more unity. And when the class is united it makes you work harder because most people don’t want to disappoint those that you care for. At the end of the day, the way to ensure the most productivity and dedication is to just create an environment that is positive yet productive and reach out to those around you to figure out where the lack of motivation may be coming from.
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The Ideal Leader
When I envision a leader, I think of someone who possesses the ability to spur others into action. Not through confrontation or aggression, but because they present themselves and their values in a way that makes others want to follow them. I envision someone kind and understanding. If you want to lead in the world we live in you must understand that not everything is black and white, there is a large grayscale and when it comes to working with others we have to keep that in mind. To be a leader at Ripon High one must remember that they are not just representing themselves or the class, but the school as a whole. That’s a big deal, to be in Leadership you must conduct yourself maturely and act with respect towards everyone including yourself. That doesn’t mean you can not have fun, but there is a time and place for everything, and sometimes you need to keep it professional. The one thing there will never be a time and place for are activities that will reflect poorly on the school such as drinking and drug use. It’s never a good idea to partake in that, but if you find yourself in that situation, please do not post it. Social media is a powerful tool but it also does not forgive any mistakes. Once its out there it is out there forever and it will haunt you. Being the ideal leader does not mean you’re perfect or never do anything wrong. It just means that you take the instances where mistakes were made and you learn from them. You try your best in being the best version of yourself. Leaders are not the epitome of success, they are the people who don’t stop in their search for success even if they have failed once, twice or one hundred times. Page 25