Several valuable lessons come along with having two working parents with extremely dedicated work ethics. Below represents a story about my High School Dance team and how I remained loyal and dedicated to the team. This dedication was something my mother and father have instilled in me at a very young age. Dedication is a theme my mother especially possesses. She was dedicated to her job and remained loyal to The New York Times even when times were tough in the industry. She never gave up and remained confident even when the majority of the employees were males. She is someone I truly regard as my role model and who possesses dedication in every way possible.
As captain of my high school dance team, I was not only a captain, but also a leader, role model, and inspiration to the younger girls on the team. This position had been held by many successful individuals, and I knew I had big shoes to fill. I was eager to take on this role in my senior year of high school. My responsibilities as captain included choreographing competition dances and leading and organizing weekly practices. My teammates looked to me as their mentor and voice of reason not just for issues related to kickline, but those related to school or their personal lives. I knew being captain would be a particular challenge as the team was undergoing several meaningful transitions. This year included new coaches, new uniforms, which was a cost obstacle for some girls, and adding an additional competitive dance, which would demand more practice. I sometimes found the pressure a bit hard to take. There were several times I would go home and complain about how I wanted to quit. However, my mother always replied, “The Warren’s do not quit.” My sister and I have been involved in several sports and dance teams throughout our entire lives and we have never quit, even when times were tough. This was no different. I knew I would have to persevere and stick it out. I learned many valuable life lessons as captain of the Hills East Dixettes, most notably sticking to morals, values, and being loyal to what you believe.
I was a bundle of nerves as I entered my first summer intensive dance practices. My heart trembled, as I knew this was my year to shine. I had been nominated for captain by my old coaches and had to prove to the new coaches that I was eligible, responsible, and motivating. My co-captain and I showed up to practice fifteen minutes early to set up the radio and go over some basic choreography we would be teaching the other girls. Slowly but surely the team, as well as the new coaches, trickled in and practice commenced. The new coaches were nothing like our old coaches, and you could sense the tension in the room, as the coaches showed up with a plan to take over the team.
The year went on and the coaches decided it would be best if they choreographed the competition dances. This was unusual, as it is typically the responsibility of the captains to make up these dances. My co-captain and I agreed that we would let them take charge. The dances were nothing like we were used to and the team was extremely upset and angry. There was a lack of motivation and enthusiasm throughout subsequent practices and members started to complain and even went to higher authorities to fire the coaches. Several members quit and ultimately the team was left with only twelve girls. Due to the changes brought about over the season, my co-captain eventually quit as well. I was left alone to be in charge of a team of inexperienced, yet aspiring dancers and smug and unaccommodating coaches. This was an enormous obstacles for me to overcome. I remained true to my morals and stayed loyal to my team, as I refused to quit.
As captain of my high school dance team, I believed I was committed to my responsibilities to stay loyal to the girls on my team and to persevere when times got tough. After several girls, including my co-captain quit the team, it was my chance to prove that the Dixettes would be successful. My love for the team never ceased and even though I was upset about the changes, I remained steadfast to the remaining team members. Being loyal sometimes entails great sacrifice. Loyalty is an element, which is found amid the brave and confident, two characteristics I believe I possess. Loyalty forms the basis of human character, and it is with this foundation that benevolent morals and values are possessed. The character trait of dedication is one I hold true to my heart as it epitomizes the work ethic and determination of my mother at The New York Times and my father as a chiropractor.
I was a bundle of nerves as I entered my first summer intensive dance practices. My heart trembled, as I knew this was my year to shine. I had been nominated for captain by my old coaches and had to prove to the new coaches that I was eligible, responsible, and motivating. My co-captain and I showed up to practice fifteen minutes early to set up the radio and go over some basic choreography we would be teaching the other girls. Slowly but surely the team, as well as the new coaches, trickled in and practice commenced. The new coaches were nothing like our old coaches, and you could sense the tension in the room, as the coaches showed up with a plan to take over the team.
The year went on and the coaches decided it would be best if they choreographed the competition dances. This was unusual, as it is typically the responsibility of the captains to make up these dances. My co-captain and I agreed that we would let them take charge. The dances were nothing like we were used to and the team was extremely upset and angry. There was a lack of motivation and enthusiasm throughout subsequent practices and members started to complain and even went to higher authorities to fire the coaches. Several members quit and ultimately the team was left with only twelve girls. Due to the changes brought about over the season, my co-captain eventually quit as well. I was left alone to be in charge of a team of inexperienced, yet aspiring dancers and smug and unaccommodating coaches. This was an enormous obstacles for me to overcome. I remained true to my morals and stayed loyal to my team, as I refused to quit.
As captain of my high school dance team, I believed I was committed to my responsibilities to stay loyal to the girls on my team and to persevere when times got tough. After several girls, including my co-captain quit the team, it was my chance to prove that the Dixettes would be successful. My love for the team never ceased and even though I was upset about the changes, I remained steadfast to the remaining team members. Being loyal sometimes entails great sacrifice. Loyalty is an element, which is found amid the brave and confident, two characteristics I believe I possess. Loyalty forms the basis of human character, and it is with this foundation that benevolent morals and values are possessed. The character trait of dedication is one I hold true to my heart as it epitomizes the work ethic and determination of my mother at The New York Times and my father as a chiropractor.