D0 you remember that student in your classroom who seemed like a natural born leader? Well for YLLC-Easley, that student is Terriana Waters. It is no surprise to other students when she wins an award at the center, such as the “Most Respected Student Award,” voted on by her peers and Youth Life volunteers. She has also been leading in the amount of YLLC bucks, which are used as incentives for hard work, since the beginning of the school year. Terriana’s hard work is proven when she makes the honor roll in school for getting all As and Bs.
“..She seemed a little leery and reluctant with us at first, but she is very much a positive attribute to our group now,” says her teacher at YLLC-Easley. “She is a great leader, because she takes all aspects of our program seriously and fulfills her responsibilities. Not only does she work hard on her school and program work, but Terriana even volunteers to do extra work or chores around the center. The students know she makes the right choices, which is why they voted her as the student who displays the most respect.”
Leadership doesn’t come natural to some. For some, it takes time and practice. Whether born or made, we must start taking a closer look at the next generation of leaders. After all, they are our tomorrow, too. Don’t you want to make tomorrow better?
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