Musselman Leadership, a class at the high school, had some rapid improvements recently. In past years, leadership has been one class of around 10-15 students. With the addition of new teachers, the Leadership program has expanded into a 45 student program separated into two classes.

    Originally, Musselman Leadership students had a feeling of urgency to get things done under pressure with lack of manpower, not due to lack of effort, but the desire to provide more services to the school. Students say there is a new feeling of community brought through the expansion of leadership classes.

     Ms. Kirsten Bond and Mrs. Jennifer Freeman are two of the newest additions to leadership classes here at Musselman, and they have taken the Leadership bull by the horns. From endless hours teaching their respective subjects to late nights helping students plan, run, and clean up events.

     Ms. Bond stated, “This year marks an exciting chapter at Musselman High School, as faculty and students work hand-in-hand to ensure everyone feels they belong and can contribute to a positive, supportive school community.”

     The Renny and Core classes deal with completely different things, while working towards one overall goal.

The Core class, with Ms. Bond as the advisor, works on traditional events such as homecoming and prom. 

Led by Mrs. Freeman, the Renny class works with everyday events such as birthdays and planning things like their recent Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Night!

     “I am enjoying my new role with leadership. It can be overwhelming at times, but I love my team. Ms. Bond has been an amazing partner through it all,” stated Freeman.

     Having two classes with two supervisors has helped keep leadership have the ability to stretch their services within the school and expansions for community outreach as well.

     Another addition to the classes is the new usage of Jostens Renaissance program. Core students can be seen watching and reflecting off of Jostens videos during “Musselman Way,” which is every Wednesday. Throughout the use of Jostens, supervisors are looking to help students become leaders in and past the high school.

     “Our goal is to not only reshape the atmosphere at MuHS, but to ensure every student finds a place within our community,” Bond says while explaining the goals of leadership while under her supervision.