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Lessons in Children's Books: A Look Back at the 2018 Convention

Lessons in Children’s Books: A Look Back at the 2018 Convention

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 9, 2025

Children's books hold a unique power to inspire and nurture the seeds of leadership and personal growth in young minds. Through engaging stories, vivid illustrations, and relatable characters, these books...

Do You Set the Temperature?

Do You Set the Temperature?

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 2, 2025

In every school, there are two types of leaders: those who reflect the culture around them and those who shape it. The question is, are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A thermometer simply measures...

Celebrating Diversity Through the Lunar New Year

Celebrating Diversity Through the Lunar New Year

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 27, 2025

Every winter, millions around the world gather with family, friends, and community to celebrate the Lunar New Year, a time of renewal, gratitude, and hope. Rooted in ancient traditions, this vibrant festival...

High School Leadership Elections: A Guide to the Election Process

High School Leadership Elections: A Guide to the Election Process

Leah Darby, Area Contributor January 23, 2025

By Leah Darby, Concord High School As election season approaches, organizing a successful high school leadership election can feel overwhelming. However, with proper planning, it can become an engaging...

History of the Equal Rights Amendment

History of the Equal Rights Amendment

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 18, 2025

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has a long and complex history in the United States, reflecting the nation's evolving stance on gender equality.  First proposed in 1923 by suffragist Alice Paul, the...

The Enduring Power of Cadillac’s "The Penalty of Leadership"

The Enduring Power of Cadillac’s “The Penalty of Leadership”

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 17, 2025

In 1915, Cadillac released one of the most iconic advertisements in marketing history, "The Penalty of Leadership." Although the ad never mentioned Cadillac or its cars, it struck a chord with readers...

The Top 10 Books Every Activity Director Should Read

The Top 10 Books Every Activity Director Should Read

Corissa Stobing, Area B Associate Editor January 15, 2025

Directors of Activities wear many hats, from event planning to student engagement, while fostering a positive school culture. It’s a role that requires creativity, empathy, and leadership. If you’re...

The Top 10 Books Every Leadership Student Should Read and Why

The Top 10 Books Every Leadership Student Should Read and Why

Corissa Stobing, Area B Associate Editor January 15, 2025

In a world where leadership is no longer just about title or authority but influence and service, students of leadership must turn to timeless resources for guidance and inspiration. The following ten...

Districtwide Code of Ethics

Districtwide Code of Ethics

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 5, 2025

As the Lead Activities Director in the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), one of my primary goals is to establish systems that ensure consistency across all 20 schools. This way, if a new advisor...

James Carter (1924-2024)

Lessons in Leadership: Jimmy Carter (1924 – 2024)

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator December 30, 2024

As a U.S. history teacher and student government advisor, reflecting on the life of Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, offers profound lessons in leadership that resonate far beyond his presidency....

Remember the Titans

Movies that Motivate and Teach

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator December 17, 2024

Since the advent of the VCR, the DVD and now Streaming, movies have entertained us, and have been a nice distraction from our day to day lives (and they were a great sub plan).  However, movies are more...

New Cover of the FCMAT Manual

2024 FCMAT Associated Student Body (ASB) Manual

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator December 5, 2024

The 2024 FCMAT Associated Student Body (ASB) Manual includes several important updates compared to the 2015 ASB Manual. These updates reflect changes in laws, regulations, and best practices for managing...

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