Pictured: Seaford High School students from the Athletic Leadership Council demonstrated a teamwork game to pass a hula hoop during a meeting with Seaford Middle School’s Teen Leaders Care group on April 4.
Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
Experienced student leaders shared their expertise with up-and-coming leaders at Seaford Middle School on April 4. Students from the high school’s Athletic Leadership Council made the short trip to speak with Teen Leaders Care, a group of seventh and eighth graders that have been identified for their leadership potential.
The middle school students heard from the athletes about a variety of topics, including time management, overcoming adversity and setting a good example. The leaders discussed situations that their younger peers will likely experience when they get high school and their schedules get busier.
High school student-athletes Brady McGowan, Kevin Knox and Marina Dupkin spoke to Seaford Middle School seventh and eighth graders about leadership.
The Athletic Leadership Council is advised by high school teachers Justin McCormack and Ralph Pascarella. They explained that the students chosen for the council have demonstrated leadership through their ability to succeed in multiple aspects of student life.
“They’re rock star leaders,” Mr. Pascarella said. “They’re great students, they’re great athletes and they get involved in the community.”
The high school leaders also spearheaded several activities for the middle school students that fostered teamwork. In one game, they had to line up in order of birthday, but had to do so without verbal communication. They also had to pass a hula hoop down the line but couldn’t use their hands.
Middle students participated in a game in which they had to line up in order of oldest to youngest, but couldn’t talk to figure out each other’s birthdays.
Teen Leaders Care is led by guidance counselors Sarah Busch and Stacey Ranzie, social worker Amanda Robilotto and psychologist Joanna Schroeder. The students take on a mentorship role for the sixth graders.
Assistant Principal Jennifer Bisulca said the knowledge they gained from their high school peers will be very beneficial in helping them become stronger role models. She added that the get-together also gave them insight on how they can continue their leadership journeys in high school.
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