2021 Student Leadership Program

By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson

March 19, 2021 

Last Friday, the Brooklyn High School Leadership Program conducted a meeting with 12 students who represented grades 8-12. 

Students for this schoolwide, leadership program were recommended by staff, who were encouraged to select students that they felt displayed leadership qualities. These qualities are displayed in the classroom, on the field/court during athletics, or in extracurricular activities such as theater, band, or other various student-focused activities. 

This program was started as an opportunity to speak up at meetings about issues that many students are facing today.

Scheduling regular meetings to allow student voices to be heard is what this administration wants in order for positive changes to occur.

In a statement about the vision of this program, Assistant Principal Mr. Matthew Larson stated the following: “The vision of this program is to create a lasting avenue for student leaders to refine their leadership skills and to use these skills to better the school and our community. We want our students to know they have a role in shaping the future of the district, and this council provides us with a way to ensure that the future is successful.”

A big thanks to the administration for piloting this very important program.  This is the type of communication that makes our school district come full circle.  Voices must be heard, and solutions must be creatively and passionately implemented.

So, from the entire student body, thank you Dr. Caleris, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Larson!