Reflections of a Senior

Reflection of a Senior

Ethan Clark, Graduating Treasurer

and everything in between. I wanted to be a part of this wonderful organization, but even more, I wanted to help lead it. This led me on the path of running to become a Sophomore Representative for the coming year. With determination and a bit of luck, I was elected to represent the Sophomores of Key Club. That next year, I logged and tracked the service hours of sophomores, organized socials, presented during meetings, and collaborated in planning with other officers. Although I didn ’t get to go to LEDCON that year due to Covid-19, we still managed to come together as a club, even if it was virtual, and coordinate service projects to help the community.

Next came Junior year, where I decided to run for Vice President of the club. Getting the position, I was ecstatic! That year I was in the process of completing my Eagle Project, so becoming Vice President allowed me to gain even greater leadership experience that I absolutely used when coordinating my project. My favorite part of that year was coordinating a service project that allowed the city, NHS, and Key Clubs, to create homemade cards, donate board games, and donate adult coloring books to a local nursing home. After the whirlwind that is dubbed the “toughest year of high school, ” I launched into my last year in Key Club. Senior year. This year has had highs and lows, but Key Club has been by my side throughout it all. This year I led the club as its Treasurer, managing funds, applying for grants, and creating budgets. It was also the first time I got to attend an in-person LEDCON throughout my Key Club career. I’ll never forget all of the lessons I’ ve learned, friends I’ ve made, or skills I’ ve gained from Key Club, but above all, I’ll never forget the look on others ’ faces as I served them.

I pass the torch down to you, new officers and members. Continue a legacy of servant leadership, and don ’t forget to have fun while doing it!

As a senior, this final year in Key Club has been one to remember. Going into this year, I was highly optimistic about what our club could accomplish and that optimism hasn ’t diminished one bit. Seeing the new officers and newmembers, and getting to experience LEDCON this year with many of them, gives me hope for what our club will do in the future. The hundreds and thousands of lives that will be impacted via leadership through service in our club, and clubs around the world will be astonishing. With all of this said, I believe it’ s time for a Key Club rewind.

In my freshman year, I heard about Key Club as an organization similar to that of Boy Scouts. At that time, I had just ranked up in the organization of Scouts as a Star Scout, and upon hearing of another way to serve, I thought I should give it a try. Little did I know, this was my first step into a whole new world. Upon joining, I was greeted by service projects at the local schools, churches, and parks, as well as socials among schools that included skating, volleyball