The Stampede is now online. Visit us at centralstampede.com! central Volume 20STAMPEDE Issue 6 Portage Central High School Portage, Mich. April 25, 2014 Ambassador program undergoes changes Program strengthens application process in order to seek out first-rate representatives BY CAITLIN MATTHEWS
[email protected] Staff Writer Transitioning from middle school to high school isn’t easy, which is why the Student Ambassador program was established two years ago. This program hopes to aid new freshmen to over- come common high school struggles and answer questions about upcoming activities, athletic events and academic issues. The program is at the end of its second year, and has undergone many changes since it was first created. This year, the application procedure for Student Ambassadors has changed to improve the selection process. To ensure that the new freshmen are being helped by our school’s best representatives, sophomore and junior applicants must now at- tend an interview with the Student Ambassador officers. Students must also write an essay, fill out an application and acquire two teacher recommendations. Student Ambassador Secretary Ian Epkey believes that adding the interview to the application process will be beneficial. “I think it’s a good thing because we can get a more in-depth analysis of how each person will do as an ambassador,” Epkey said. According to Epkey, the officers hope to find out more about their personality and their school reputation, as well as predict their connection with the upcoming freshmen. In order to improve the future Ambassador program, officers hope to meet with the upcoming freshmen before the end of the school year.