For many students, leadership at school is often associated with student council meetings or school spirit. However, the student ambassador program expands beyond typical leadership roles and focuses on creating meaningful relationships throughout the community. Through mentorship, student ambassadors work to solidify connections between students of various ages while promoting school spirit on campus.
Student ambassadors contribute to the school in a variety of ways. One of the most notable is through planning events and participating in outreach opportunities. Throughout the year, the organization hosts activities designed to engage students and promote student involvement.
“We amplify school spirit by contributing to the school in different ways,” junior Student Ambassador Asawer Al Mijbilee said. “Particularly, this year we hosted our Red Ribbon Week drug free chain, palsgiving, and a hot chocolate fundraiser.”
Moreover, the organization continues to create new ideas and opportunities for students to take part in. Through collaboration and planning, ambassadors are able to turn their plans into reality.
“Our ideas are not limited to this, we continue to culminate and brainstorm new ideas for the upcoming year and even activities outside of school,” Mijbilee said.
Beyond organizing events, the student ambassador program partners with Peer Assistance Leadership (PALS) to mentor elementary school students in the Frisco community. Ambassadors visit local schools and spend time building relationships with younger students through conversations, games, and activities.
“Every week we are paired with a pal or a younger elementary student who could use some guidance,” senior President Suhani Gupta said.
The ambassadors meet with their mentees regularly to create a supportive and encouraging environment for the younger students. Through these interactions, mentors are able to encourage the youth to make positive decisions and relationships in life.
For Gupta, the program has provided opportunities beyond campus as well. Through student ambassadors, she attended a statewide tobacco free conference and connected with influential figures from across Texas.
“I was able to meet with policymakers across the state,” Gupta said.
Many ambassadors also enter the program hoping to leave a lasting impact on their peers and younger students. Through mentorship and outreach, they strive to create a stronger sense of belonging within the district.
“I came into this program with a goal in helping my peers feel more connected and included through creative and fun ideas,” Mijbilee said. “I also hoped to strengthen the connection between our feeder schools – Clark Middle School and Smith Elementary School.”
Ultimately, the student ambassador program expands beyond school spirit and leadership by creating an environment centered around service. Through directly mentoring younger generations and planning school events, ambassadors continue to foster a sense of community throughout Lebanon Trail and its feeder schools.
