Dance Officer Obstacles

Red glittery lips, stunning false eyelashes, and the sparkly sequins uniform that glistened from the football stadium lights on a Friday night. As I took a glimpse at the enormous team just months before entering freshman year, I knew what I wanted. Becoming a part of my high school dance drill team, The Sterling Stars, was a goal I intended to reach. I not only wanted to become a team member, but to also become the team’s outstanding leader. As far-fetched and unrealistic as the dream was, I anticipated this dream to be quite obtainable. The vision flashed before my eyes, me, as a dance officer, holding the shiny silver baton while navigating a team of ninety girls to be only the very best. I did not realize the many obstacles and hardships I would soon encounter before achieving my overall goal. In December of my freshman year, the many auditions began. Chilly breezes of wind as

Over my high school years, especially because of the drill team, I learned to never give up, accept every opportunity available, and that failure is perfectly acceptable. I learned these processes help me grow. Because of my hard work, I made social officer president, one of my proudest achievements despite the many obstacles I faced. Although I did not initially make the team and I never became a dance officer, I achieved my overall goal as an outstanding leader. I am no longer intimidated by failure, I will continue to utilize my perseverance that has pushed me to where I stand today and I trust that it will aid me through my future as well. I also learned that failure is a lesson that builds character and leads to success. Sometimes things don’t happen as planned, and this is because there are better things that await us. Sometimes one door closes while another opportunity arises so we can fulfill what we are called upon, almost like our