WINNEMUCCA - Leadership state, the place where all our future leaders go to understand the true meaning of being a leader!
This year's NASC State Student Council Conference takes place in Elko from April 18-20. Usually in order to host state it rotates every year, but it was an open bid this time and Elko won.
During state there is no relaxing. Everyone is always on the go, starting at 9 a.m. through 10 p.m. The reason for this is there are more than 80 schools attending, so everything has to be perfectly organized.
Each day is always something new, and each night you can barely talk from all the cheering.
Last year we had numerous speakers that all had a different message to send out. There are also J.C. and workshop leaders. These leaders all teach us something new. The best part about it is playing the games. When you go to state it's like being sent out to the wolves. You have to be on time with everything. You also have to know where everything is, which means talking to new people.
I like this idea more because it helps all of us get used to talking to strangers and we become more independent.
When everyone meets together, the energy is so amazing that you never want to leave. Last year we never went through a dull moment. There is always cheering, dances, music, etc.
All of the students that get to go to state are student body officers and the class presidents. These students come back and teach their leadership students what they learned.
Along with all the cheering and running around, we get to bond with our brother school. Our brother school is a different leadership class that we share information with or check up on. We also send gifts that are leadership related.
Leadership state is the place to be! Not only does it help students at school, but we can apply our knowledge in the real world. That's why I encourage all of you to go to state.
Raven Black is a student at Lowry High School.
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