United States Achievement Academy - National Award Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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COMMUNICATION It is vital for an effective student leader to be able to communicate with teachers and peers. IDEA EXCHANGE Often the best ideas to implement any given project are a compilation of the contributions of students and adults. FIRST CHAIR ln any musical ensemble the outstanding artist in each section is a leader and must set an example of excellence. 58

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HELPING HANDS He leads best who sets a good example of service. Selection set forth by the Academy are included in this year- book of outstanding students. The standards are: l. Dedication 2. Dependability 3. Citizenship 4. Leadership 5. Support of his or her group or organization 6. Enthusiasm 7. Official recommendation 8. Example to young people 9. Attitude and cooperative spirit 10. Responsibility Student leaders spend many hours and years contributing to their schools, churches, and community organizations. The purpose of the National Leadership and Service Award is to pay tribute to the devotion and service of these young people. Pride in a job well done is the finest reward for good leadership and service. The NLSA Award from the United States Achievement Academy is tangible praise for the extra efforts of the student leader. Woodrow Wilson said: If you would be leader of men, you must lead your own generation, not the next. The outstanding young people represented in these pages have proven their abilities among peers, and gained experience that will prepare them for adult leadership roles. l l COLLECTING THOUGHTS The young leader needs time to collect her thoughts, plan work schedules, and originate ideas.

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DRILLS Discipline, determination, drive-all are necessary for the student trained to lead in the future. TEAMWORK The success of any leader-whether in a club meeting or on a playing field-depends on how well he motivates others to succeed 59