9th Grade Representative Narrative

The decision to run for 9th grade representative was one I was very doubtful on. Trying to get my peers to vote for me was something I had never had to overcome. Soon enough though, I found myself on stage with seven other opponents. As each second shed away, my fear of botching the speech intensified. The moment finally came when my name was called and I approached the podium. The spotlight blinded my view of the audience, yet I could feel the presence of the entire eighth grade class bearing down on me.This was something that I had never experienced before. As the words began to flow out, time sped up and what I thought would last hours ended in a few short minutes. As I returned to my seat, something dawned on. I came to the realization that I do have the confidence to speak in front of others and put myself out there. Win or lose, I was going to take this experience as one that revealed to me a skill I thought I never possessed. The following day, the results were revealed and as I expected, I was defeated. In the eyes of the school, I may have been beat, but in my own vision, I had only bettered myself. However small it maybe, the discovery of my confidence was one

However, loss had again followed me and I was again unsuccessful in attaining victory. Nonetheless, I was given a second chance by the ASB advisor who gave me the opportunity to be interviewed for a spot in student government. Over the course of the next three years, I ended up climbing the ladder and was voted in as our school’s education commissioner and secretary. These positions helped me better the interactions I had with other people and helped me understand the gravity of what it meant to lead other people. Being in charge of events such as “Big Sunday” and the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast taught me how to take the reins and guide a group of people to host a successful