Chico High School – Sac Street Boys and Student Government

August 2015 – May 2016

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I knew I wanted leadership things to be a part of my life so I continued to seek it out whenever I had the time. So, in my junior year of high school, I had the privilege and opportunity to be part of both my high school’s student government course and also be in Sac Street Boys (SSB) which is a four-men quartet group in my Acapella course. I, unfortunately, do not have any photos of me being in student government. To be in Sac Street Boys, male Acapella students must first be part of the Acapella class and audition then at the beginning of the year, male Acapella students can audition to be in SSB. However, there are only four spots available and those are permanent for the duration of the academic year. I’m just blessed to have been part of a hard-working and fun team that was very cohesive in teamwork and vibes.

Overall, These guys always brighten up my day even after a long stressful day or week and it was always a fun time with them. Most of the small groups had only one lunch rehearsal per week but we had two lunch days instead because we wanted to grind and be the best. It meant I couldn’t hang out with my other friends but that didn’t matter too much to me because I knew I was working for something bigger than myself. That was a sacrifice I was comfortable giving up. And the results validated my work ethic and the effort I put into the group. This (my Junior year) and my Sophomore year are both tied for my favorite years in the Acapella choir.

One other thing I learned during this experience was balancing my time because I was involved in so much and doing so much. Acapella choir, Sac Street Boys, Student Government, Classes, an Officer in my Club, and Volleyball, I learned how to manage my time. I prioritized what things were important to me and I began to out the distractions that took away time and activities that didn’t justify my time.

Overall, being in student government didn’t teach me as much as I had hoped but it did provide an opportunity for me to hone my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Whether it was interacting with other CHS staff members or delegating tasks and problem-solving, this class didn’t teach me, but it allow me to improve on the skills I already had. And I think that is very important in my development.