Three years ago she was writing out her application. Three years ago she waited until the day for her interview came, maybe she was a little nervous, or a little excited, but she had determined confidence on her side. Plans had already been set up, there were already goals she was wanting to accomplish. She had her heart set out for something to help everyone.
“I just want to leave a good legacy behind,” Emily said.
15-year-old, Emily Blanco, wants to make school a fun place. She wants to help make the environment more appealing for students so they can attend class more. Make school events bigger and better, to allow everyone to have fun and enjoy their high school experience.
16-year-old Emily still has the same goals in mind. Though her plans altered a bit, the one goal she is determined to keep is to make school a more positive experience for students of every grade.
17-year-old Emily has accomplished and done all she could. She has helped bring the student council into joining Texas Association of Student Council, being the first and only ones in our school district to have been a part of TASC and though there are still events she wishes she could have provided for students in lower grades, the work she has already done has shown its success little by little.
18-year-old Emily participated in a camping trip that TASC was hosting. Emily remembers the amount of fun they had with the other schools and her fellow members. From spending the night at Camp Allen, to playing games, even having amazing food with her friends, these are just some of the many memories three years could offer.
Each year has brought lessons, skills, and memories that Emily will take with her for the rest of her journey. To help guide her like she helped guide our school to have a long lasting legacy and impact on Cy Springs students.
A lesson that the next STUCO president should keep in mind is, “Keep your head up and remember there is no such thing as a wrong move or question. Remember you got that position for a reason,” Emily said.
Emily plans on studying public relations in the future, and with the amount of skills she has gathered over the course of three years, her new, upcoming goal isn’t so out of reach. She must remind herself that no one can please everyone. Saying no isn’t a bad thing, especially if it turns out to benefit you in the long run.
