Candidate for Secretary: Camille Mouney
April 12, 2018
the needs of this school specifically?
All of the greatness surrounding Mount Carmel and its student body inspires me to be a leader.
Almost everyday someone in our school is recognized for doing something outstanding, and it
inspires me to want to do great things. Whether it’s writing a paper about your teacher, winning a state championship, being an entrepreneur of crazy ideas, marching for life, or making exceptional grades, someone is always being recognized for outstanding behavior. This inspires me to be a hard worker and a model Christian student and friend. I want to serve the needs of Mount Carmel by promoting academic, social, and religious growth in those around me.
Competence is an important quality that sets me apart as a leader. Competence is the ability to
successfully accomplish something I put my mind to. When faced with a task I feel passionate
about, I put all my effort into it so that it comes out the best it can be. As secretary, I will be
competent, effective, and efficient in taking notes during meetings, keeping track of student
council points earned by everyone in Student Government, and making sure that all events are
thoroughly planned and promoted.
on MCA’s Student Government help you grow in that area?
I am looking forward to growing in leadership by learning to work as a team with the other
members on Executive Board. Working as a representative has been mostly independent work,
but Executive Board will require teamwork. I will have a positive attitude, listen to others, ask
questions, establish trust, and create a team. I am a “people person,” and I know I will like
working together with any of the candidates elected.
Carmel? For example, have you ever earned an outstanding member pin? Have you ever
been distinguished in any way for work you have done?
At St. Clement, I won the Merit Award a number of times. The Merit Award recognizes students
who have exemplified extraordinary efforts in their academic achievements. I’ve been on the
Honor Roll since First Grade, and I was also one of the top readers in my seventh grade year. My band director gave me an award for being the most positive person in the band.
I choose to live by God’s law. I care for others’ feelings, I am thankful for what I have, and I try
to always be humble. I do the right thing even when no one is looking and help others without
being asked. Outside of Mount Carmel, I participate in Mass and other sacraments at my parish
church.
I am currently part of Student Government serving as a ninth grade representative. Next year, I
plan to join the fishing club, Christian Life Community, and track and field.
My leadership experience at Mount Carmel includes being a representative for two consecutive
years, being chosen to represent Mount Carmel at District Rally, and being selected for the Frosh Queen Court. I have been involved in student council since it was offered to me in the fifth grade at St. Clement of Rome. I served as a representative for two years, and in seventh grade, I was the vice president. Currently, I help coach my brother’s baseball team and like to volunteer time in my mom’s third grade classroom.
I have consciously tried to develop myself as a leader this past year by making new friends, not
following the crowd, standing up for what is right and good, attending school events such as Cub Crusader Clash and Carmel Challenge Cup, and attending religious events such as the Lenten Mission at my parish church and weekly Stations of the Cross at school.
How will you consciously address this flaw to ensure you serve to the best of your
ability?
One of my flaws that might get in the way of serving as secretary is not standing up for myself. I
do not like confrontation, and I always try to keep the peace. This might get in the way of my
serving on executive board because I will have to stand up to people. For example, I will have to
stand up to other Student Government members who dispute their student council points just as Natalie had to do this year. I know that my organizational skills will not allow members to
receive points they have not earned.
My grammar school is always looking for volunteers for different events, and they always look
for me to volunteer because they can count on me. Some events that I worked without getting
service hours include Breakfast with Santa, Oyster Festival, Beach Blanket Bingo, and many
more.
Be specific.
Time management is one of my best skills. I am good at prioritizing, organizing, and balancing
my daily tasks so that my time is used constructively. Because I am good at time management, I
am productive in meeting deadlines and reaching goals. My strategy is not procrastinating. When I am assigned a project, I start the project as soon as I can so that I am not playing catch-up.
Give specific examples.
I am always kind and respectful to my administrators, teachers, and peers. I live by the golden
rule which states, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” One of my favorite things as a
representative is to reward my homeroom with treats and sweets for their participation in student
council events. Besides being a good motivator for them, I think they appreciate my
thoughtfulness.
