Good Morning, my name is Jenssy Almeida-Perez, and I am running to be Vice President of the Student Council. I’m currently a junior, and though I came to LR just last semester, I have quickly come to value the sense of community, spirit, and pride that makes this school so close-knit. I found a great friend group within the first day of being here, and because of how welcomed I was by everybody, I want to be the best leader I can to turn this school into an even better place.
Being a Vice President is a lot more than just standing beside the President; it’s a position that requires responsibility, dedication, organization, and a willingness to listen to the people around you. Facilitating campaigns, organizing school events, communicating with every member consistently, and coordinating projects may sound straightforward off a paper, but they are essential for making this Student Council efficient, inclusive, and impactful in our community. I believe I am well-prepared to carry out these responsibilities and represent our student body with integrity.
What I think sets me out from other people is the natural leadership qualities I exude. For much of my life, I was the head of my household due to having parents that constantly worked and a little sister a couple years younger than me. That meant real responsibility; taking care of the people around me, making decisions that mattered in our everyday lives, and learning how to put others before myself. While a lot of people in this school are starting leadership roles in clubs or sports, I have been living in one every single day since I was 12. That experience taught me not only how to be responsible, but also how to be patient, compassionate, hard-working, and dependable.
Another part of who I am is my dedication to serving the community around me. I have done over a hundred hours of community service, including more than eighty hours spent coordinating activities for senior citizens in a rehabilitation center. Those days were more about just logging hours; it was about brightening people’s days, listening to their stories, and forming a real bond. It taught me how powerful service can be when it is done with your soul, along with the fact that leadership is not just about recognition, it’s helping others feel seen, valued, and cared for.
I also don’t back down from any challenges I might face. This year, I chose to take a full schedule of AP and Honors courses, and I don’t share that to impress anyone with grades or test scores, I say that because it shows the way I approach challenges. I don’t look for the least time-consuming, passive, and easiest road, I look for ones that will help me grow. This drive is something I hope to bring to this student council. We can push ourselves to think bigger and aim higher.
All of these qualities are part of who I am, but what ties them together is my drive to make a difference. Whether it was taking care of my family, connecting with seniors in my community, or challenging myself academically, I’ve always been motivated by the fundamental idea that hard work and care can improve the lives of the people around me. That’s what excites me about being Vice President, it’s not just a title, it’s about putting my all into making this school the best place it can be.
In closing, I want to say this: leadership is not about being perfect, it’s about being resilient. It’s about showing up to that meeting, even when you’re sick, tired, or just having a bad start to the day. It’s about caring for the small things because they add up to make a real change. Those are the qualities that I bring to this role and will carry with me if I am elected your Vice President.