As a person ages, leadership becomes an important part of who they are and how they behave. Are they able to take responsibility, express their opinions and make decisions among peers? Are they respectable and reliable and therefore able to inspire and support others? Are they outgoing and positive? All of this is essential for a leader. Over the past 4 years, I have taken on several leadership roles. I became more involved in my church. I took on more responsibilities with 4-H and Kane County Ambassadors. I participated in high school cheerleading and competitive All-Star cheerleading. Participation in these organizations has allowed me to develop exceptional leadership skills. My desire to be a role model for the youth in my church and to spread the word of God has allowed me to take on different leadership roles. I have been a greeter and acolyte, as well as director of a vacation Bible school. Being a lead daycare attendant is another role that has allowed me to inspire and support young people. I read the scripture readings before the church and I was not...