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    May 9, 2017
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    My Plane Peeps

    May 9, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    What are you hoping to learn about yourself as a leader on this trip?

    From the Philadelphia service learning trip there were a multitude of lessons that were offered throughout the entire trip’s course – whether intended or not. From observing various leaders in the Philadelphian communities, to working with others, to learning the ways of the city, these lessons will prove as valuable experiences that I can reflect and recall on in my future of continual leadership learning. I want to emphasize this “continual learning” in that the experiences of working and observing others in the leadership process serves as an ongoing and lifelong journey that I know I will always be faced with. Moreover, what I am most longing to learn about myself as a leader on this trip is how to be aware of my own emotions and actions that can positively affect those around me. From previous experiences, I know that I am an individual to allow my emotions and feelings get the best of me. I hope to learn how to take these and use them for the betterment of myself and those around me. Additionally, I am hoping to learn more about my teammates. As a transfer student to Southwestern College, I can honestly say that I have not felt as welcomed or accepted into the Leadership Team as I would have liked. This trip will hopefully serve as a possibility for me to create new connections and friendships with my teammates, and to discover the purpose behind my desire to better my leadership skills on the Leadership Team specifically.Read more

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    The Lofty Life

    May 9, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    While many of us Kansans get to experience the lush and green openness of backyards, open fields, and pastures, the people of Philadelphia have a very different style to their living that requires more compact living quarters and varying structures to live in. Thus, there is the loft. This picture features SC Leadership students entertaining themselves with the loft activities. Later that evening there would not be much rest for anyone, due to noisy neighbors on all sides - up, down, and side to side! #wherestheopenspaceRead more

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    A Night of Noise

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

    DON'T DO IT LITTLE BUDDY😳

    It seems like no surprise to locals that their pets are nearly about to commit suicide, so they truly must be experts in the whole ledge walking scene! Buddy here has been barking for hours on end this evening, guarding his perch atop his owner's 3rd floor loft. Even pets have to adapt to the city life! #dontdoitlittlebuddyRead more

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    Salvation Army Service

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    From small Kansas towns to large industrial cities, the Salvation Army stands her ground against the poverty seen nationwide. From clothing, to household goods, to children's items/toys, the Salvation Army benefits so many that are truly in need. This is a particular Salvation Army Building that has been in service for several years in helping out the impoverished community around it. Thank you for the yummy lunch and use of your facilities! #salvationserviceRead more

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    Purposeful Paintings

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Part of the beauty of Philadelphia lies in the paintings that appear up and down the streets of the busy city! Not only are they very appealing on the sides of buildings and wall openings, but they each possess a unique and purposeful meaning. Can you find the meaning in this one? #purposefulpaintingsRead more

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    Simplicity

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    After visiting the Philadelphia Art Museum, this was one of my favorite displays! With such grace and simplicity, this ballerina represents the transition into a new era of art that does not have to be elaborate and extensive. Instead, the slightest of details can have the best effect. #simpleissweetRead more

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    Our Rocky is Representin'

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Kouzes and Posner suggest exemplary leaders should “treat every job as an adventure.” What have you learned about how to do this on this trip?

    Adventure! What a wonderful word! Our SC Leadership Trip to Philly, as well as many other long distant trips I have been on, has reassured to me the importance of adventure. Where some might truly hate adventure and try at all cost to avoid it, I strongly believe that taking risks, trying new things, and getting outside of your comfort zone is the most advantageous decision that anyone could make! This is simply because when you take these exciting and new chances, that is where you often learn the most. My trip example of adventure can be seen in this picture of one of our daring and fearless Leadership Team advisers – Cheryl Rude! Running up no other than the “Rocky Steps” themselves, Cheryl was demonstrating to our entire team how to try something new and exciting without a care in the world (other than falling up the Rocky Steps!) With a grin from ear to ear, this demonstrates that though trying new things may be risky and somewhat nerve-wrecking, the thrill and experience you open yourself up to can overflow with an abundance of joy and laughter. I can remember back in January or February Cheryl’s speech on what famous aspects Philadelphia had to offer, and the Rocky Steps were one of them. Now, being able to witness them in person and connect Cheryl’s history talk to the actual experience in person was very adventurous. There was even a group of us that joined right along! In addition to this though, there was several other adventures throughout the entire trip well worth the initial step of staying yes, I want to go/try this out – ex: the awesome Mediterranean brunch meal; waking up early to run across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, etc!Read more

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    SC Shenanigans at Share

    May 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    What about the service experiences is different than the service we do on the team?

    Service work from place to place across the entire world can look completely different, require entirely different skills, and can bring together its volunteers in several different ways. With our service work in Philadelphia through an organization called Share, SC leadership students were able to witness this varying distinction of service work firsthand. Where we might have given back our time and service to overall leadership development and experiences that help students implement and practice their leadership skills back at home, the work completed at Share was slightly different…or a lot! First off, Share revolved around the fast and speedy packaging of food products to then be boxed and shipped out to those in need – for our specific purpose they were benefiting the elderly population in Philadelphia. With such an emphasis on time and mass production, the leadership roles for our SC volunteers was very limited, and in most cases quite discreet. Therefore, this is an example of a type of service work that is extremely different from the service we typically do on the leadership team. Time is not pushed so readily, and with our SC volunteer experiences you can see this difference precisely. For example, in the fall for the homecoming service project, students actually contributed their time to package boxes/bags of food as well. This time though, it was for area youth that needed additional assistance with receiving food at home over weekends and holidays. Nonetheless, both of these packaging service days contrast greatly in the time aspect. SC’s leadership service day allowed for substantial time to reflect and better the leadership skills of its volunteers, whereas the Share experience simply seemed like an exhausting adrenaline rush to get finished and then leave. Overall, it seems that the reason for this major difference in the service experiences is the amount of need for each service. When you compare Winfield to Philadelphia population-wise, there is obviously going to be a large difference, and because Philadelphia’s Share organization is providing to such a large number, their emphasis of service revolves around the quick and efficient assembly line.Read more

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    "Weave" Your Worries Behind

    May 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    Describe one act of a servant leader that you have witnessed in Philadelphia.

    While many might mention the efforts of native/local Philadelphians as an act of a servant leader that was witnessed on the SC Philadelphia Leadership Trip, the individual that I chose reflects how location and familiarity play little to no role in the “stepping up” of a servant leader. Dylan Moore is the perfect example of this. From running from the spaghetti noodles to the canned fruit, from the tuna boxes to the heavy loads of milk, Dylan was truly a servant leader in our service work contribution to the Philadelphia Share organization. It did not matter that this was a new and different service project at hand that our team was faced with, but only that there was a role needing to be filled and Dylan rose to the occasion to sacrifice his own energy and efforts to get the job done. Many leaders are in fact this very way. I like to refer to it as the “behind the scene” leaders. They do not really get much recognition, but without their work and contribution, there would be an evident failure in whatever system of service is being implemented. I can clearly remember looking over at Dylan and seeing beads of sweat fly off of his face with exhaustion. This is my favorite type of leadership! Sadly, I lost all of my photos I had not yet uploaded from our trip to Philly as my phone crashed and cracked two weeks after the trip. Nonetheless, the one photo of the 25 that I had previously uploaded before this disaster that ties in nicely with Dylan’s servant leadership is this reused wooden box crate entitled, “Share Your Hope, Weave Your Worries Behind!” If I had to add one to this crate, it would show how thankful I am for those servant leaders that often times go unnoticed. We shouldn’t worry about it though, instead, simply embracing this varying leadership style that is ever-so-necessary. Thank you Dylan!Read more

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    Friend or Foe?

    May 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    What about being in Philadelphia is a new experience for you?

    Pass! Stairs! Swipe! Ouch! Hustle! Big Step! Hold on! Ahhhhhh :) The train life is one of many transportation styles in the hustle and bustle city life of Philadelphia. Along with the helpful buses, Ubers, taxis, bikes, and simple walking, the train is another valuable transportation option that has proved to still be a new experience for me. Growing up my entire life in Winfield, KS, I was never exposed to such a way of getting around from place to place. From high school choir and orchestra trips my senior year to the Big Apple and the Windy City, as well as to our nation’s capital last summer for an NEA conference (National Education Association), riding this magnificently constructed transportation system is one that still takes quite a bit of adjustment each time. The people of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, unlike me, rely on the use of the train system just as much as I rely on a car to get me from point A to point B back home in Kansas. I have entitled this post Friend or Foe for a reason though. Here is list of the following positives and negatives that the lovely train encompasses.
     Pros:
    • Fast transportation
    • Easily accessible
     Cons:
    • Loud
    • Dangerous
    Overall, the Philadelphia train system, although it possesses various negative attributes, strives to provide its citizens with an affordable and functional transportation system. This was a definite adjustment for me, but once I got the hang of it I felt comfortable enough to tackle it on my own – it’s a completely different lifestyle of its own.    Read more

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    Behind the Scene Service

    May 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Write about one Philadelphian leader you have met: introduce him or her, describe the parts of the leadership system in relation to him or her.

    Reflecting on all of the many leaders we encountered on our SC Leadership Trip, there was one in particular that stood out to me immensely in their work and leadership abilities – that would be Pastor Wes Tink. From the moment we walked through his church facility doors, Pastor Wes was welcoming and caring towards our entire group and seemed to know exactly what to say at exactly the right times. We not only were given a wonderful introduction to the work we would be doing and the community we would be helping, but we even received snacks and a brief tour of the church building. Aside from our warm welcoming, Pastor Wes moved on to describe all sorts of aspects of the community around the park area we cleaned up, and it was outstanding how much time, dedication, and passion he has given to make this community better. In fact, I should say how much he has sacrificed because he even drives nearly 45 minute to an hour each day to get to work, and if he had the chance, he mentioned he would simply move here if he could. What an inspiring leader we were blessed with because throughout our entire interaction with Pastor Wes we were able to distinguish key leadership attributes of commitment, passion, resiliency, and sacrifice. These are all important characteristics that leaders can have no matter what their purpose is. If an individual is willing to invest so much drive and compassion on a daily basis, there’s no doubt that they are a leader and care so much for the work they are doing, especially when it is for others.Read more

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    Individuality in Action

    May 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    What did you learn on the field experiences that helped you understand Philadelphia better?

    When thinking about this question, there were several moments throughout my experience on the Philadelphia Leadership Trip that helped me understand the city. From sightseeing, to food exploring, to encountering the locals, it truly was a combination of experiences that made my view of Philadelphia clearer. One in particular is represented in this handcrafted wood display of Individuality. I love this colorful design, and honestly took the picture to reference one day to make with my future students as an elementary education teacher. However, my curiosity lead me to ask the day’s service project leader, Pastor Wes Tink, more about this artwork hanging in the local church. Pastor Wes responded that this was a project community youth helped make as each individual child was able to paint and design their own portion of their block and then in the end, combine them all into this intriguing art form. Hearing his response, it made me think that one thing very evident, as well as an important element to Philadelphia is its diversity. These simple artwork demonstrated this as I was able to observe several different styles and interests. Our SC Leadership team saw this on a daily basis in the people of Philadelphia, and just like anywhere else, once you are aware of these unique differences, you begin to see the value and cherish them. By the end of my trip, I could definitely tell how the individuality of its people has truly shaped the city in to what it is today!Read more

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    Treasured Tree of Knowledge

    May 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    In recognition of Philadelphia's treasured art, this picture represents the "Treasured Tree of Knowledge." It shows how all cultures, lifestyles, and histories can come together through knowledge of one another to create something so beautiful, strong, and steadfast. #treasuretreeRead more

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    Next Door Neighbors - New & Old

    May 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    While one might think the most important aspect of this photo is the newly constructed windowed building, others might note its clearly the old stone structure towering behind. However, this was the intent behind this photo, as it is very common to see the new and old of Philadelphia seamlessly tied together across the city! #togetherisbetterRead more

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    Developing Active Dads

    May 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    As the future teacher comes out of me on this trip, I could not help but take a picture of this advertisement. The importance of parental figures' involvement in a child's education is crucial and seeing this as an effort, even in such a big city, was very humbling! #projectdadRead more

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    A Name Without a Face...Literally

    May 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    After so much walking around Philly, you would think that we all lost a good number of pounds! Well, this walking also lead us to a very interesting and ironic discovery of famous historic people sidewalk plates. This particular image is none other than John Hancock...his face was clearly not needed since his signature is the spotlight star! (JK his face just wore off his sidewalk plate!) #walkingwondersRead more

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    Beauty of the Bridge

    May 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    On such a windy yet relaxing evening, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge stands tall and true. Even when running across it the next morning, nothing could beat its gorgeous view! It is a reminder to all what a solid foundation can bring. Success and leadership skills, for the best American dream. #BenjaminBridgeRead more

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    A Philly Full of Firsts

    May 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    Here lies a picture of America's first zoo. Philadelphia in fact has many great firsts too! From the rhinos to the tigers, to the monkeys running through cages up above, the Philadelphia zoo is one I will always remember and think about with love <3 #zootastictripRead more

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    Silent in "Solitude"

    May 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    To escape the busy city life, even William Penn's grandson, John Penn, needed some spacious "Kansas-like" countryside. So, in 1784 The Solitude was constructed to be just this, and now lies within the Philadelphia Zoo that was built up around it. It is a beauty among so much modern architecture, but stands in true solitude as thousands of spectators pass by from day to day within the zoo. #countrylifeisbetterRead more

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    Few Words From Franklin

    May 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Benjamin Franklin was such a powerful leader for the city of Philadelphia, that people from all across the world come to visit his very grave site. In his very own museum, there lies his powerful words: "Be frugal and industrious and you will be free." #frugalandfreeRead more

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    A Place of Penitence

    May 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    My absolute favorite part of the entire Philly experience was visiting the first ever American penitentiary. It was breathtaking, filed with history, and taught me so much abut what penitence really means. #trueregret

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    The Colonial Craze

    May 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Here displays the true Colonial Craze! When people come to Philly they can have the opportunity to dine at a very historic and traditional colonial restaurant. Not only is the food traditionally based, but servers and staff dress the part! This wall is full of awards, certifications, and honors that support this successful reenactment restaurant! #reminiscentrestaurantsRead more

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    Learning Through the Lights

    May 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 26 °C

    What an astounding cultural experience this was for our team to get the chance to witness! This night was one to remember with amazing performances, music, and lights. Experiencing the culture of others can be such a beneficial and rewarding time - I can certainly attest to this as I watched the performers bend is ways unimaginable! #backbreakingbackbendsRead more

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    "The City of Brotherly Love"

    May 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    What kind of influence will this trip have on you as a leader?

    Learning to live/be around others for lengthy extended amount of time can be unsettling and sometimes very difficult. However, from this trip in the development of my leadership skills, I have taken away that it does not matter who you are with, what has taken place, or how relationships interact. It matters how an individual can reflect and think through how to positively link all three of these aspects to lead to great actions of leadership! As I have mentioned in a previous blog post, I have been on several other long-distance trips, and whether it was through high school groups, KNEA national conferences, or church mission trips, all required the interaction with the same group of individuals for well over a week. While these all were a very long time to be with others outside of your normal daily lives, they differed in that none of the others besides our trip to Philadelphia consisted of reflection of the leadership seen throughout the trip. This has truly been the biggest gain from my experience. Instead of falling victim to the exhaustion, annoyances, and frustrations, leaders can push that all aside and focus on how to choose that positive direction to take. This was my own personal goal for the trip because being new to the team this year, I was uneasy who I would get along with or how my leadership character would intermix with others’. Philadelphia has taught me that the individuality and differences among groups are very beneficial. We should embrace these and learn to be flexible in our own style to uphold the overall mission – and I believe that for our SC Leadership Trip to Philly, it was to better EVERYONE’S leadership skills! For future trips I am going to practice this reflection and purposeful intention of aiming to reach the trip mission through experiences of "Brotherly Love."Read more

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    Wrappin' Up Our Week

    May 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    What a wonderful week it sure has been with such awesome leaders I got to learn more about! I want to use this particular blog to teach a lesson to us all though, one that I will never forget myself... When I returned from my trip to Philadelphia I went back to my daily life, working three jobs and planning for Rotary, I simply ignored taking care of the pictures I had taken on our trip. One day at work I dropped my already cracked phone, and it said its last goodbye. As it fell to the concrete floor it, it cracked again, never to open its eyes. With that said, these existing 25 pictures that I have shared with you are the only ones I have... So, in a lesson to us all, and I know I will do this from now on, save your pictures somewhere more secure, whether that is using a computer or a special app. And do this immediately upon your return!!!!!!!!!! #andthatsawrapRead more

    Trip end
    May 16, 2017
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