Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall, There's a Leader in Us All!! “This statement is on the wall in the Whittier storm shelter, and is a statement we all believe in!” stated, Whittier Principal, Marcia McIntire. “All students and staff strive to be a leader here at Whittier.”

On November 19 Whittier took their display a step further and celebrated leaders at their first Leadership Assembly!! 

McIntire continued to express her excitement of the project, “It was a GREAT afternoon and full of pride and happiness for our school, parents and friends of Whittier!”

The assembly began with the flag salute lead by two leaders. Following the salute Dave Hammer, Winfield Middle School Principal, talked to the crowd about the qualities of a leader. 

Leaders were selected by nominations from teachers. Nominees were students who exhibited not only leadership qualities, but also specific character traits. 

At the assembly the students received a certificate and a picture of themselves with text that described their best qualities. As a surprise, every single one of the 14 nominees had family members attend. 

“This assembly and honor had been kept a secret. It was awesome to finally be able to honor our Whittier leaders!!” concluded McIntire. “We have wonderful, caring and humble children. Along with, staff and parents who truly care about honoring students who go the extra mile!”