After PJP’s extremely successful Shadow Day and Open House, it is clear that the Ambassadors at PJP desire to have a positive influence and leave a permanent impact on the school. This club truly lives out the third pillar of PJP (leadership) by remaining good role models and advocates for PJP. Moderator Mrs. Dieudonne’ and officers Marshall Thompson, Sarah Langevin, Peyton Woods, and Marcelle Tiblier all recently participated in an interview to share their plans and goals for school advancement and community outreach.
As a first-year moderator of the Ambassador program, Mrs. Dieudonne’ intends to “let the community know how amazing our Pope John Paul students are.” Marshall, Sarah, Peyton, and Marcelle, all of whom are current seniors and third year Ambassadors, agree that being an Ambassador means that you are representing the school to both the outside community and to other PJP students. Marshall’s pride for PJP is demonstrated in that he enjoys “being on the front line and being the guy that everyone knows from Pope.” Sarah appreciates how being a student Ambassador has given her many friends while also “being able to represent Pope in a different way that most schools don’t do.” Peyton encourages students who are interested in becoming an Ambassador to have “commitment”, “honor”, and to be “the best of the student body.” Marcelle also encourages them to have “confidence” and “public speaking.” She enjoys the spirited environment throughout Ambassador meetings and events and the opportunities to become involved in the school. Mrs. Dieudonne’ and the officers all agree that Open House was the most successful event that the Ambassador program has planned thus far. Mrs. Dieudonne’ noted that feedback from outside families highlights ambassadors’ knowledge of the school and engagement with families. She appreciates that “our students are getting the recognition that they deserve.” In terms of senior leadership, all of the senior officers recognize that younger students look up to the seniors and see them as the face of the school. Peyton notices how the senior class “cares about how the younger students see us and how we can impact them.” One of the ways that the seniors wish to make a change in the school is by updating the senior courtyard and making it a focal point in the school. The seniors wish to add shading and decking to the area in hopes to allow their class and future senior classes to enjoy the area. Sarah adds that they “want it to be something special for seniors.” Mrs. Dieudonne’ emphasizes to Ambassadors that their “footprint is important.” The Ambassador program hopes to leave a lasting impact with the numerous improvements that they make throughout the school and the outreach they they do in the community.