Congratulations to the five students who completed the Excel program this spring: Avery LeBlanc, Michael Letendre, and Devin Lyden! Read below to learn more about these amazing student leaders!
The final tier in the three-tier Circles of Leadership program, Excel provides a culminating leadership experience for those students who have completed both Emerge and Engage. Throughout the fall semester, five students met weekly with Sarah Potrikus and Linzy Martinez to broaden their understanding of their personal strengths and those of others, think critically about current social justice issues across the nation, and reflect on their own journeys through leadership. The program culminated in each student sharing their personal leadership story.
Avery LeBlanc, Class of 2024
Avery LeBlanc Psychology, Class of 2024 Student Events Committee President, Honors Program, Psi Chi member
What is one thing you have learned about yourself through these programs? Through these leadership programs, I have learned ways I can use my personal strengths to be a better leader not just for myself but for others.
What is one piece of advice you would give to your first-semester self? I would tell my first-semester self to not be afraid to put myself out there. I would tell myself to not try and be perfect.
Read Avery’s Engage philosophy
Michael Letendre, Class of 2023
Michael Letendre Communication, Class of 2023 Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Men’s Soccer Team/Manager, Sports Club Founder, New Worcester Spy, Center for Community Media, Sports Information Intern
What is one thing you have learned about yourself through these programs? These leadership programs helped me understand who I am as a person & as a leader, what my strengths are & how they play a part in my role in this world.
What is one piece of advice you would give to your first-semester self? Do what you want to do & what makes you happy. Don’t wait for someone else to do it with you. Branching out has led me to a number of opportunities to grow & meet new people.
Read Mikie’s Emerge philosophy Read Mikie’s Engage philosophy
Devin Lyden, Class of 2023
Devin Lyden Business Administration, Class of 2023 Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Chess Club, Hiking Club
What is one thing you have learned about yourself through these programs? I have learned more about the little nitty-gritty details about how I like to lead and how to play to my strengths
What is one piece of advice you would give to your first-semester self? The next few years are gonna be filled with the best and worst of times. Surround yourself with people who are going to elevate you to a higher standard always
Read Devin’s Emerge philosophy Read Devin’s Engage philosophy
