1 My old school had just one class at each grade. It was a real-life Little House on the Prairie. I was well-known and popular. Other kids looked up to me and wanted to be my friend. You might say that I was a big fish in a small pond. When I started at my new school, I had to make a lot of adjustments. 2 That all changed when my family moved. My new school is three times bigger than my old school. At first, no one here knew me. The kids were polite, but they did not treat me like a good friend. For a few days, I felt sad and homesick. Then I decided to change my attitude. I could and would work hard to improve my situation. 3 First, I made a list of my goals. They included making new friends, getting to know my teachers, and keeping busy in a positive way. As I was walking through the hall, I saw a poster announcing the upcoming election for school officers. Suddenly, it all fell into place. I would run for freshman class president! The idea seemed a little crazy, even to me. How could a newcomer, an unknown, get elected? 4 I wore a corny-looking straw hat like old-time politicians used to wear at conventions. I boldly walked up to people and introduced myself. I engaged students and teachers in conversations. I was honest about what I was doing and why. I felt like a character in an old Jimmy Stewart movie. I promised that if I were elected, I would work just as hard to improve the school as I had to win the office 5 Last week, I achieved my goal. Now, I wear a pin on

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1 My old school had just one class at each grade. It was a real-­life Little House on the Prairie. I was well­-known and popular. Other kids looked up to me and wanted to be my friend. You might say that I was a big fish in a small pond. When I started at my new school, I had to make a lot of adjustments. 2 That all changed when my family moved. My new school is three times bigger than my old school. At first, no one here knew me. The kids were polite, but they did not treat me like a good friend. For a few days, I felt sad and homesick. Then I decided to change my attitude. I could and would work hard to improve my situation. 3 First, I made a list of my goals. They included making new friends, getting to know my teachers, and keeping busy in a positive way. As I was walking through the hall, I saw a poster announcing the upcoming election for school officers. Suddenly, it all fell into place. I would run for freshman class president! The idea seemed a little crazy, even to me. How could a newcomer, an unknown, get elected? 4 I wore a corny-looking straw hat like old-­time politicians used to wear at conventions. I boldly walked up to people and introduced myself. I engaged students and teachers in conversations. I was honest about what I was doing and why. I felt like a character in an old Jimmy Stewart movie. I promised that if I were elected, I would work just as hard to improve the school as I had to win the office 5 Last week, I achieved my goal. Now, I wear a pin on

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my shirt that says "Freshman Class President." It's crazy to think that just a few months ago, I was feeling lost and unnoticed in this big new school. But now, I have a purpose and a role to play. I have made new friends and become part of the school community. 6 Being class president is not just about having a title or a pin. It's about being a leader and making a difference. I have already started working on some projects to improve our school. I organized a fundraiser to raise money for new books in the library, and I started a campaign to promote recycling and sustainability in our campus. 7 It's not always easy, though. Being a leader means facing challenges and making tough decisions. But I am up for the challenge. I am determined to make a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy in this school. 8 Moving to a new school was a big adjustment for me, but it has also been a valuable learning experience. It taught me the importance of being proactive and taking initiative. It showed me that I can create my own path and shape my own destiny. 9 So, even though I started as a small fish in a big pond, I have grown into a leader and a role model. And I am excited to see what else I can accomplish in the future.