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Denham Springs Junior High students run tours and morning announcements through ambassador program
Summary
Principal Justin Wax describes an ambassador program at Denham Springs Junior High that selects students by audition (not GPA) to lead tours, begin morning announcements, and teach monthly character traits.
Justin Wax described the Denham Springs Junior High ambassador program as a student-run leadership initiative that predates his tenure. "They're not selected because of a GPA. They're not selected because they're the best at a particular sport. They have to perform, and they have to demonstrate their leadership skills through a tryout," Wax said.
Wax said the program shifts some daily responsibilities—like morning announcements and student-led character development—to students so they can "make junior high mistakes" in a supported environment. He added that counselors are integrated into the program for lunch-and-learn sessions and to help students develop character traits over monthlong focuses.
