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Jen Pacek, Emily Morgan, Caitlyn Ziobro, Michael Sole
Not Pictured: Stephanie Gates

Jen Pacek - Palmyra H.S.

“If you actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams

Hey, New Jersey! My name is Jen Pacek and I am currently a freshman at Palmyra High School in Palmyra, New Jersey. I am thrilled to be a part of the NJASC as an Administrative Assistant this year, and I am so grateful for this opportunity! Student Council has been an important part of my life since grade school as I served as secretary of my eighth grade class, and am now secretary of my ninth grade class.

As a dancer, soccer player, and basketball player for twelve years, I have grown accustomed to giving my all and doing my very best in anything and everything I do. I strive to excel in my school work as well as in the athletic arena. Being involved in school organizations is also a big part of my life. I am a member of the Interact club and REBEL, as well as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America.

I feel that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without my family and friends. Their love and support keep me going strong and I couldn’t be more blessed to have them in my life. I am looking forward to a successful year on the NJASC, and to making many wonderful memories. If you would like to contact me, my e-mail address is AAjen08@njasc.org.

Emily Morgan - Palmyra H.S.

"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle

Hello, New Jersey! My name is Emily Morgan and I’m delighted to have the opportunity of being an AA this year! I’m a freshman at Palmyra High School. I have been an active member of Student Council since seventh grade and I was elected class president last year.

Student Council is a big part of my life, but I also play soccer and run distance track, am involved in Interact and Drama Club, and baby-sit. On top of that, I’ve somehow managed to maintain excellent grades. Sometimes it feels like a lot of work, but being involved with sports and different clubs let me get to have all different kinds of experiences. Also, whether its soccer or Interact, I’m used to helping in anyway I can, even if it’s just a long pass to give the goalie a break. It also helps that I’m usually very carefree and tend to mess around while working, so it’s more like hanging out than doing a job.

So, when I was given the opportunity of being an AA, I jumped. I love being involved with what is going on in the State Board and helping out Student Council on a bigger level. Even though the extracurricular things I do have all shaped me, I think I have to base who I am now on my friends and family. Both of them are amazing and I don’t know where I’d be without them.

I’m looking forward to my year as an AA for 2008 and all of the life-long memories that will follow. If you want to contact me for anything you can e-mail me at AAemily08@njasc.org.

Stephanie Gates- Palmyra H.S.

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius

Hola, New Jersey! My name is Stephanie Gates and I'm ecstatic to be an AA for the NJASC this year! Better known as Steph, I am an active freshman at my high school. From field hockey and softball, to drama and yearbook, I'm busy throughout the entire school year. Also, I've been on my student council since 8th grade and am currently Vice President for my class.

I've been playing softball since I think I was like eight. All these years of playing this sport have taught me how to work well in groups, and also how to "step-up" when teammates, or friends, need someone to look to for help. I love to have fun, and I do so with all these extra-curricular activities, sports, and just simply by hanging out with my friends. But (thankfully) I'm a good multi-tasker, so I'm able to maintain great grades too. As if I didn't already do enough, I also juggle small jobs walking dogs and babysitting.

I'm incredibly proud for who I am, but I owe alot of it to my incredible family and friends. They're just about the best support anyone could ever ask for, and I'm not just saying that in case one of them reads this. My life motto is from my all-time favorite movie, The Lion King: "Keep the past in the past, because there's nothing you can do to go back and change it." It's a good way to view and live you're life, because it's true. If you don't devote your time regretting the past, it leaves more time for you to look towards the future, to plan, and to simply enjoy life.

Oh, and I am definately a "people person", so feel free to e-mail me at AAsteph08@njasc.org and chat. I look forward to hearing from ya!

Caitlyn Ziobro - Parsippany Hills H.S.

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn

Hey there, New Jersey! My name is Caitlyn Ziobro, and I'm so excited to be one of the AA's for the NJASC this year! Student council has always been a vital part of my life. I have been involved since middle school, this year I serve my high school's executive board as chairperson of the Leadership Committee. Being active in student council allows me to help make a difference, as well as to display myself as the leader I was meant to be.

I am currently a freshman at Parsippany Hills High School. Along with student council I also love to act, sing, and dance. I am a member of my school's drama club, and have been starring in plays and productions since I was a little girl. I also volunteer at my church and help out my community as much as I possibly can. Reading and writing are what I love to do in my spare time, as well as spend time with my amazing friends! I strive to stay academically strong, and am on the high honor roll. Overall, I am a very outgoing, optimistic, and carefree person. Although I'm nearly always busy, I try to have fun wherever I go!

I am looking forward to working with all of you and making this year a memorable and successful one for the NJASC! If you would like to contact me with questions, ideas, or just to talk, my e-mail is AAcaitlyn08@njasc.org.

Michael Sole - Parsippany Hills H.S.

"Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure." - Admiral Arleigh A. Burke

Hello, New Jersey! My name is Michael Sole and I am overjoyed to have the privilege of working with the 2008 NJASC Executive Board. I am currently a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School and I am on the football team. I have been on my school student council executive board since freshman year. This year I happen to be chairman of our State Board and CCS Committee, which helps me keep in even closer contact with the state student council.

Aside from being a student leader and an athlete I help out in my community as well. I am an altar server at my church, have been serving for 6 years now, and I wrap Christmas gifts for children that have AIDS during the holiday season. Also, in the summer I am a golf caddie. Even with all of these activities I still have kept up a high standard of grades, having made high honor roll my whole freshman and halfway through my sophomore year. As a result of my high school being very diverse I have a plethora of friends, which I believe enhances my personality. My friends find me to be funny and caring. I am a sports fanatic and a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan, even though we have had some quarterback trouble (you know what I mean) lately.

I attended LTC once as a delegate and look forward to returning as an AA. As a leader I live by the philosophy of everything happens for a reason, and I am eager for another year of being involved with NJASC. You can contact me by e-mail at AAmike08@njasc.org.