7/28/2019 The Success of an Individual

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The success of an individual, a community, a world is determined by the foundationfrom which it grew upon. While our purposes may differ, we are all interconnected.

The prosperity of an individual is the result of another's action or influence. It is thecombination of exquisite individuals that emerge from society that harness uniquepotential and growth. The enormous organization of Key Club is no exception. Rather,it is one of several trees that began as a mere seed. Despite its miniscule size, the

amount of potential it contained was eternal, everlasting, endless. The seed'smiraculous growth can only be directed to the phenomenal compilation of individualsthat will make up the roots of the tree. Often unrecognized, the tree would benothing without its roots. The trunk, the branches, the leaves are merely extensionsof the roots. Attention is directed to only what we can see, but what about that whichwe can't see? The tree is insignificant without the critical support the roots provide.For this very reason, La Canada Key Club seeks to uncover a diamond in the ruff, a

jewel of the seas, the roots of our tree. It is not a matter of reciting the efforts of ouradvisor to promote the core values of Key Club but the identification of anextraordinary person that is a manifestation of the values themselves. Leadership,character building, caring, and inclusiveness are all related. Leadership is not solelydefined by how well one can lead, but the greater understanding of one's ability to doso, the choice of whether leadership is needed at times or not, and ultimately thegranting of leadership opportunities for others. Mrs. Eryn Walsh is an exemplar ofthese core values, expressing a way of life that is influential to all around her. Theamount of care she places into everything she does it immeasurable and a naturalcourse of action for her. Size or value is irrelevant to her since she deems everythingof equal importance to her. She probably doesn't realize the significant influenceshe's had upon each of the officers' lives during our time with her. Most importantly,she has been the unyielding, relentless, patient support of our club. Fromacknowledgement of our successes and moral support during our failures, she's beenthere for us always. Not only as an orator of important information but a positivedriving force that compels us to work harder. It's not just about ourselves butsomething larger and more important than us. It's about making her proud throughour work as she is our advisor. Our actions reflect herself as well and she has takenthe paramount responsibility of not only overseeing us, but so much more. Whilemaintaining a stressful job as a teacher, she meets us halfway and sometimes more,eager to listen to us, aid us, and encourage us in our plan of action. An "Advisor ofthe Year" honor is not enough to express how much we care for her, but it's the leastwe can do to emphasize our deepest gratitude and thankfulness for her presence. Itis our pleasure.