The ability to be a leader and to continue to acquire leadership skills relies on the individual that motivates, disciplines, and respects the diverse groups around them. Admirable skills that set the individual leader apart from others are not always common in today 's society, but when the individual takes initiative, has self-confidence and perseveres through rugged times, they show society what it needs to see. Everyone has had bumps in their road to success. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes when I was just two years old. Many people see this condition as an obstacle that could hold be back from succeeding, but I see it as an over abundance of opportunities in life. From diabetic summer camps focused on leadership to fall retreats spent learning about what it actually means to be a leader, my knowledge of qualities including courage, integrity, and communication have expanded greatly. The Youth Leadership Surry program brings together a diverse group of young-adults to personally grow and enhance their awareness of the community. Participating in this prestigious program will increase the skills I have already accumulated and help me to be more successful in the …show more content…
As captain of the varsity women’s golf team, Vice President of the Mount Airy High School Interact club, and my many experiences requiring leadership skills, I have proven that I am very involved in my school and in my community. My academic achievements, including being a member of the Career and Technical Education Honor Society, many honor-roll achievements, and two teacher-voted awards, are just a few accomplishments that show my dedication and commitment to my school and my future. My All-Conference selections for women’s golf and my advancements to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Golf State Championship tournaments throughout high school represent my devotion to things outside of academics. Becoming a member of Youth Leadership Surry could advance my achievements and dedication more than ever thought possible. The Youth Leadership Surry program conveys many things a young-adult hoping to become a strong leader needs. Participating in a prestigious program like this one would create a stepping stone toward a future abundantly full of success and