Rhett is by far my most courageous kid. He decided to run for Student Body President this year. The process consists of anybody wanting to run writing an essay (in school without parent help) stating why they want to run and why they would be a good president, vice president, secretary or treasurer. Then the principal and a few of his sidekicks pick 3 students to run for each category. Out of 50+ essays turned in Rhett was chosen as one of the top 3 for President. He ran against two of the cutest, most talented girls you've ever seen. He worked hard all week campaigning and on his speech/skit. Of course he chose his bestie Raegan to be his campaign manager. He got up infront of all the staff and students and did his speech/skit all by himself. I am SO PROUD OF HIM!! He ran a great race and was excited for the girl who won. He was asked by his teacher, Mr. Shiffler, to be the Class Representative in the Student Council, so he still gets to be a part of the student council and the decisions made there. He teacher told me he ran a great race and actually won the vote in his class so he was pleased with Rhett and wanted him to be a part of the program. I'm grateful for good teachers who make great efforts to reward kids that work hard for what they want.
Rhett also worked his guts out just recently to try out for the Drama Club part of Lumiere (the candle) in the Beauty and the Beast play that our elementary will be putting on this spring. Lumiere has 2 solos and a large speaking part and Rhett worked really hard to be ready for tryouts and once again amazed me as he stood infront of the adult judges (I get to be one) and the other students and sang his song all by himself. We were excited that HE GOT THE PART! More on that to come in the spring!
