LEADERS-IN– TRAINING BLOSSOM AT KENNEDY CATHOLIC tion, and as a result they were able to hold the first-ever popular Senior Sunrise event. Representative Mairead Dooley ‘22 was able to fulfill her long-term dream of serving on the Student Council to help bring “positivity” to the student body. She was inspired by her two older siblings’ leadership in the KCPS Student Council. “I believe by helping the student body I will be able to improve my organizational, time-management and leadership skills, which are beneficial to my future college and professional careers, as well as become a more confident, outgoing leader and student,” she said. Mairead believes that the shared positivity, values and morals of Kennedy Catholic’s student body and staff allow the Student Council to be successful. Planning events, managing social media and serving as a liaison to school leadership are skills Cara Curtin ‘22 is honing. “Kennedy Pride is a culture which thrives in Student
Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School is renowned for providing students an exemplary college preparatory education while instilling faith and devotion and encouraging a life of service. Our students are the leaders of tomorrow, and Kennedy Catholic encourages students to become strong, fair and informed leaders by providing numerous leadership opportunities, including the Student Council. Student Council allows seniors to develop solid leadership as well as college and career success skills while enhancing the experiences of the entire student body. Members conceive and organize events including dances and other extracurricular activities and fundraising events. Chengzong (Jason) Li ‘22 joined the Student Council because he wanted to develop personal leadership skills and contribute to his school community. As an international student he will assist new students with their transi-
Chengzong (Jason) Li
Daniel Caracappa
tion and familiarize them with the school community. “Being a member of the Student Council helps me develop my leadership potential, and prepares me to adapt to busy university life in advance while learning better time management skills and expanding my imagination for new ideas,” he said. These young leaders are happy that Kennedy Catholic encourages them to look for more community service opportunities for classmates. Daniel Caracappa ‘22 notes the “confidence boost” he gets from being listened to and encouraged by staff. “I am no longer afraid to speak my mind and pitch my ideas to the group even if they could be voted down. Another skill that I have learned is how to work as a team,” Daniel said. He appreciates that Kennedy Catholic gave the Student Council freedom to come up with their own ideas and approach the school’s administra12 The GAEL
Mairead Dooley
