Strength & Justice T
he broadswords and balanced scales on the CGA Crest
signify strength and justice. Junior year girls at Culver learn to
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become strong and just leaders who can truly make a difference in the lives of others by practicing ethical decision-making and effective leadership.
The CGA Prefect System parallels democratic
government and allows girls to self govern, lead each other, take on responsibility, and serve as role models. At Culver, girls participate in activities and exercises to promote the understanding and adoption of specific virtues and values – the
A s a junior leader, you are privileged with the
cardinal virtues of compassion, moderation, justice, courage and
ability to look up to and
wisdom, and the essentials of ethical decision-making: integrity,
continue to learn from
commitment, vision, communication, critical thinking,
senior leaders, whilst
self-discipline, competence, and responsibility.
Experience gained serving through the CGA Prefect
simultaneously leading the underclassmen. My roommate is an amazing senior leader, and I have been able
System allows girls to discover first-hand that virtuous behavior is
to learn from her words and
critical when leading others. Junior girls learn to listen well and to
actions throughout the year.
be compassionate, open-minded, and non-judgmental. They learn
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proper ways to resolve conflicts, how to establish achievable goals for themselves and their peers, and learn to be part of a leadership team that works together in a spirit of collaboration. Working together, they develop shared goals, strategies, and plans for
– Brenna Newell ’11 Ithaka Dorm
their senior year.
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