Stand Up For Those Who Can T Speak

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Use your knowledge, and your heart, to stand up for those who can't stand, speak for those who can't speak, be a beacon of light for those whose lives have become dark.” This quote by Julie Andrews is my life’s motto. I always go the extra mile, whether it be in sports or striving to earn a grade beyond the given grading scale. These are achievements I am often congratulated for; however, my acquaintances are blind to the amount of effort and extra time I put into my work simply because I want everything to run seamlessly. People often do not see how strenuous it is for me to earn good grades. These are difficult goals for me to achieve which is proven through my success in rigorous classes, such as honor level classes and AP courses. Occasionally, this may be noticed by my teachers. To add, being a friendly student allows my classmates to approach me with questions, all of which I never have trouble answering. Not only am I a high GPA student, I am also a great speaker, yet my peers hardly notice the work I put into keeping them entertained. Speaking is my gift and shows I am a leader willing to stand in front of an audience. Being open to speaking and taking extra time to perfect my own or other's work is continuously glossed over by others. …show more content…

When it comes to clubs and student run organizations, I have learned to become a leader and keep my audience’s attention. However, not all of the characteristics of being a leader have come naturally to me which is why Deca is a substantial part of my high school success. As for Forensics, it has taught me to have fun speaking in front of people. Now, I am a dynamic speaker and one that everyone wants to listen to. Being a leader is a position I take on easily, but the effort is hardly recognized. I needed to work hard and gain knowledge from my extracurricular activities in order to become the leader I am

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