It brings me so much joy to see young people find so much joy in a sport that has become a place of love and belonging for me. Leadership. The. My time at my studio not only represents my service to my community, but also my leadership qualities. In my studio, as I previously mentioned, I am responsible for the wellbeing of many children. This shows my leadership skills and how I can quickly take over as the main teacher of the class, as I have done many times. Also, this illustrates my leadership through the way I make sure that everyone is expressing themselves while also maintaining a safe environment. Character. The character of the character. Finding my soul and who I truly am has been a major journey of mine over the last few years. I learned that I am truly creative, even though I spent years believing that because my creativity did not fit how our society viewed creativity, I was not a creative person. This creativity was discovered through my ceramics class. It allowed me to explore a new art form that at first was hard, but I persevered and have found a new side of myself. I have learned how much I enjoy collaborating with other