1. List the office you would like to receive and explain why you deserve it.

Ive earned the position of office Silver Star Colonel, because throughout my
years in the spirit organization, I have shown tremendous dedication, integrity
and leadership ability. I have kept my commitments to this organization and my
team. Not just once, but several times, I have met and exceeded my personal
and team goals. I worked hard to become a line officer last year, with my longterm-goal as being the Silver Star Colonel my senior year. As colonel, I want to
better the program and support each team member. I have held myself
accountable to the highest standards while in the Reagan Dance program, and I
will continue to show integrity and serve as a role model to my team and my
peers, as a leader, a senior, and a friend.
2. Who, other than yourself, would you like to be colonel and why?
Other than myself, I would like Bailey Kennedy to be colonel. I admire her
abilities as both a dancer and a leader. Through her unwavering commitment to
the team and an unbreakable positive attitude, she has earned my trust and
respect. Although she did not have an officer title or position, she has made an
impact on the team by uplifting our members, assisting the leaders and
dominating in competitions. I believe she has the experience and maturity to be
an exceptional line officer.
3. Which do you feel should be more heavily weighted, overall ability, or
leadership qualities when choosing an officer?
I feel that leadership qualities should be more heavily weighted when choosing
an officer, because there is very little value in overall ability if it cannot be
shared with the entire team. Our team is defined by the dance ability of the
weakest and the leadership ability of the strongest. The job of an officer is to
make sure that all of our members have the tools necessary to meet their
potential on every occasion, not to simply showcase or themselves.
4. Do you feel that you have the maturity to deal with problems that arise during
the year? Explain.
Yes, I have the maturity to deal with the problems that will arise during the year.
I am anchored by a strong support system of family and friends that understand
that dance is my priority. They understand my commitment and help me see the
bigger picture when any high school drama or unnecessary stress happens.
They hold me accountable for the decisions and consequence that I make. I
know that want me to grow-up to be a responsible and successful adult; so they
let me take on a lot of responsibilities. My responsibilities have made me
mature, and have forced me to deal with problems when they happen.

5. What is your primary reason for wanting to become an officer at Reagan High
School?
I want to be an officer at Reagan High School; so, that I can be a part of creating
a positive environment for dancers to express themselves and experience the
reward that comes from challenging themselves. Reagan Dance has established
a legacy of giving dancers an opportunity to develop confidence and integrity
that stays with them for the rest of their lives. I want to be a part of that. I want
to continue and grow the legacy. I want to encourage my friends and peers in
investing in the program.
6. How do you feel that your team views you as a person? As a leader?
I feel that my team views me as a friend with a genuine positive outlook that
they can look to for advice or encouragement. I like to be silly and goofy with
my team mates, but everyone also knows that I value efficiency. I feel that my
team views me as someone they can come to with their concerns and questions.
They know I will always respect, take care of them, and I will do the best for the
team and everyone involved.
7. List five characteristics of the ideal line member.
The ideal line member is hard working, focused, engaged, respectful, and
supportive. The ideal line member actively embodies each of these
characteristics in every aspect of their life to reach their potential and exceed
short and long term goals. I feel every line member has the potential to learn
these characteristics, and it is the officers' duty to be a model and encourage
these characteristics from line member, in order to the ideal team.
8. Do you fit each of these characteristics? How?
I actively work hard to fit each of these characteristics in every aspect of my life,
by working hard and giving a fully-focused effort in all of my classes, at every
practice and in my extracurricular activities. I am engaged in all of my tasks, in
order to properly manage my time and receive the full benefit of every lesson. I
show respect and support my parents, teammates, directors and teachers,
because I appreciate understand and admire the sacrifices they make for others.
9. Estimate the amount of time that you feel will be involved for the new officers
during the summer.
I know that it requires countless hours and extensive effort during the summer
to be an officer. Im willing to sacrifice the amount of time that will be involved
for the new officers in the summer, in addition to the time commitments for the
team, will be practices to choreograph and clean an officer home routine,
practices to choreograph football routines, a week for officer camp, a week for

UDA camp, practices to plan and choreograph competition routines, arriving

early and staying late at team practices to plan, set up, and clean the studio,
and meeting to write class agendas for the Silver Star period before school
starts.
10. Do you feel that you can stand on your own judgement and make decisions
as an officer that may lose you a few friends? Are you sure? Explain.
I am confident in my judgement and ability to make the best decisions as an
officer for the team. If my friends disagree with my choices, they know that Im
making them for the betterment of the team. I think a healthy friendship is one
where my friend would understand and respect my dedication to my job as an
officer. If honoring my commitments and dedication to the team causes an issue
a friend, it will give me a reason to question their loyalty as friend.
11. In a situation where the director gave you an order and neither you nor the
team agrees with it, what would you do?
I would always follow the order, but I would privately express to the director that
the team and I do not agree with the order; so, that the director may explain the
reasoning for the order and clear any miscommunication. I understand that
officers are in a position of opportunity to learn leadership and experience from
of the director on how to make executive decisions and how those decisions
affect others. I trust their experience.
12. What is your opinion of the merit/demerit system? How do you see the
officers being a part of this system?
I believe the merit/demerit system is a clear and impartial way to teach both
good and bad consequences for one's actions, and that one must work hard to
make-up for their mistakes or misjudgments. I like that team members are able
to receive merits for a job well done. I believe that the officer's part in this
system is to monitor the actions of the team; so, that the system remains clear
and impartial and share the intended lesson when enforcing the result of their
poor choices and encourage teammates to earn merits where and when they
can.
13. What previous officer do you admire the most and why?
The previous officer I admire the most is Molly Nitschke, because she was a role
model for everyone on the team. She radiated joy and compassion every day,
despite her personal hardship. She earned the respect of every member of our
team. Every direction she gave was followed promptly and precisely, because
everyone had absolute trust in her. The results, including winning a state
championship, where seen as a direct consequence of her leadership and her

ability to bring the team together. She encouraged teamwork and productivity
throughout the entire year.
14. What would you do if you heard a line member or even another officer
making negative comments about the director?
If I heard a line member or another officer making negative comments about the
director, I would ask them to please express their concerns to the director in
person, and I would remind them that the director has the best intentions for the
team. There is no benefit or solution to sharing their negative comments with
others. I would advise them to calmly share issues with the director in private
instead of complaining or gossiping.
15. If you saw a line member behaving in an immoral manner at a party, what
should you do? (Immoral meaning tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex) Do you feel that
the director should be informed?
I would never willingly put myself in a situation where I would experience a line
member behaving immorally, but if I happened to be in that situation, I would
offer my advice and express why it is not in in their or teams best interest for
them to be in that environment. If I saw or heard of their continual immoral
behavior, I would have to inform the director. I trust the director to deal with the
best course of action, and I hope the member would learn that there are
consequences to their actions.
16. As an officer, how will you handle "senioritis" when it hits this time next
year? (yourself and the rest of the team)
I would handle senioritis when it hits this time next year, by giving seniors more
responsibility on the team; so, that they understand their value on the team as
increasing instead of fading. I would encourage seniors to serve as role models
and become friends with younger dancers. I would try to make seniors feel like
they are leaving a legacy of the hard work and commitment, and that they have
contributed to an enduring program. There are going to be very few Silver Star
seniors next year; I believe its very important for them to invest in and
encourage younger teammates. We need to pass along our experience and
enthusiasm for Reagan Dance.
17. What will you do when your best friend on the team challenges your
authority as an officer?
Best friends dont become best friends without earning each other's respect.
When my best friend on the team challenges my authority as an officer, I will
remind her that I have to always keep the team's best interest at the top of my
priorities, and that she is a part of the team I am serving.

18. Define self-discipline. How does this apply to being an officer?

Self-discipline is monitoring one's own actions; so, that one may stay in
accordance with the rules without any outside instruction. This applies to being
an officer, because officers must both follow the rules and enforce the rules.
Officers must be a role model to the line members and take responsibility for
when they do not follow the rules. As an officer this year, we learned that the
best way to model self-discipline is to publically take responsibility when we
break the rules.
19. Define initiative. Do you have it?
Initiative is the readiness to take action when necessary, without being told to
do so. I am focused and ready to take the initiative at all times. I am efficient. I
am constantly looking for opportunities to learn, teach and better the team. I am
aware of my strengths and weaknesses. I will take quick actions to contribute
where I can help, and I will take the opportunity to learn and grow in areas
where others are stronger.
20. How important is an officer's attitude toward the following aspects of school
conduct?
Boy-Girl Conduct
Lady-like Conduct (cursing, smoking, drinking)
Conforming to school rules: skipping, etc.)
It is very important for an officer to follow and genuinely agree with the behavior
required by the school conduct; so, that the officers can serve as role models to
the team, school and community. There is no way to expect line members to
follow school conduct, if the offices and line officers do not follow the rules and
encourage others to do the same. Officers will not be respected by the team or
respect the rules, if they are not honest in every aspect of their lives or abide by
the rules.
21. How will you provide motivation to your team members during times where
morale is at a low?
I will provide motivation to team members when morale is at a low by taking the
time to celebrate the teams successes, no matter how small. There is always
something good or something to be learned from of every situation. Morale
becomes low when people begin to believe that they are working hard without
results; so, it is important to remind everyone that they, and their efforts make
an impact on others and their future. Celebrating the little victories is an easy

way to recharge they team's battery and encourage them to continue being
productive.
22. What should you do when you hear rumors about the director, the team, or
individuals on the team?
I avoid engaging in rumors and gossip, because its usually false and is always
hurtful. When I hear rumors about the director, the team, or individuals, I defend
and protect the reputation of the organization and its members by explaining
the person spreading rumors to stop. I tell them, I would not spread the rumors
about them, and that I wouldnt want them to spread rumors or gossip about
me. Words and lies cannot be taken back, but they can be proven wrong. I would
continue to act as proof of the benefits of the organization.
23. What do you see as your role in choreography for the team routines?
From my prior experience as a line officer, I see my next role as choreographing
the team routines in collaboration with my fellow officers and director. Together,
with the Diamond Dancer officers, I would like to plan and choreograph the
football and competition routines. In the beginning of the year, I would work
together with the seniors to choreography the team home routine for camp and
spring show.
24. Place the following items in order of importance according to your standards,
not what you think the directors are:
What the team wants
What the officers want
What the directors want
I believe the order of importance is "what the team wants," "what the directors
want," and lastly "what the officers want." I prioritized these items in this order,
because I believe that the year will go how the team chooses it to go, and their
work ethic will coincide with this decision. I choose the directors' wants second,
because I believe the directors have the most experience and always want what
is best for the team, but cannot push the team farther than they are willing to
go. I put the wants of the officers as the last priority, because the officers serve
to facilitate the wants of the team under the guidance of the director.
25. If you do not make it for officer, what do you see your role being next year's
team?
If I do not make it for officer, I still see my role on the team next year as a role
model and companion to the other line members. I will uphold the rules and

standards of the organization and respect the deserving officers, no matter the
result of officer tryouts. Next year, I will be a senior and a veteran on the team,
both of which I believe are honorable accomplishments.