Student involvement in school activities is often a source of stress for many high school students. Bonita Vista High School (BVH) senior Alexis Acosta, deals with a serious amount of stress with her full plate of school activities. As ASB president, Secretary of TEAM tutoring, a member of Baron Buddies, Dog Pound and Baron Business Society, Acosta is constantly busy.
As well, A. Acosta is a multi-sport athlete. She is captain of the BVH girls golf team and a varsity softball player. Outside of school she participates in travel softball which is year round. Even with A. Acosta’s hectic schedule she manages to keep her grades up as she is an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma candidate.
“Right now my schedule is pretty crazy. ASB is pretty much an everyday thing, Monday through Sunday. It is something that takes up my time, all the time, whether I am in school or not,” A. Acosta said.
Being a part of clubs comes with commitment but being a club president, specifically ASB, comes with an overwhelming amount of responsibility. The president is reliable for overseeing everyone within ASB and what they have gotten done. If one thing goes wrong the pressure falls back on A. Acosta.
“All the officers are in charge of the designated commissions. I have spirit and technology, but as president, I oversee all of them. My job is to make sure everything runs smoothly and everything gets done. It reflects poorly on me which I understand. That is my responsibility and I will make sure it gets done and done right,” A. Acosta said.
To assure everything runs correctly, meetings are held with the ASB staff and A. Acosta often attends district meetings. With the hectic schedule of being president, Acosta notes that there is a rewarding side of things that makes the craziness all worth it.
“The lessons I have learned I will remember forever and the people I’ve met and the relationships I’ve made I will remember forever. I love being able to see the effect that I can have on the school, and the changes I can make,” A. Acosta said.
A.Acosta hopes to make a positive school community by connecting to students in the same way that she looked up to upperclassmen when she was starting highschool. She plans to do this by making assemblies and spirit weeks exciting. Despite the rewarding parts that come with being ASB presidents there are struggles that come with it as well.
“There is a high school experience people should get and that is the one they deserve. I want to give it to them. I also know that it’s not always fully in my control and I’m going to do what I can, but I can not do it all,” A. Acosta said.
A. Acosta acknowledges that every student at BVH deserves a great highschool experience filled with joy and memories that they can take with them into their adulthood. It is a difficult thing to ensure that everyone has a great experience. A. Acosta’s mom, Jessica Acosta, has more perspective on how A. Acosta deals with her heavy workload.
“She [Acosta] has a lot of admirable qualities. She is humble, compassionate, driven and has a strong work ethic. I am most impressed by her integrity. She cares about doing what is right, regardless of the situation. She doesn’t do it for the recognition, which is good, because the recognition isn’t always there,” J. Acosta said.
J. Acosta has witnessed her daughter grow into her role of ASB president. Along with having an amazing work ethic, A. Acosta has shown tremendous growth.
“She actively advocates for herself and others, for the collective good. She is learning to balance the demands of the life she wants, that she is creating for herself. I know that when she makes her way out into the world after graduation that she has what it takes to be successful and continue growing,” J. Acosta said.
ASB member, Aryanna Baca, has known A. Acosta since elementary school. Baca explains that Acosta has always been determined and motivated, and these qualities have transferred into her presidency.
“She doesnt show it when she is going through hard times. She never stops doing her job even when she’s under pressure and perseveres and I really admire that about her,” Baca said.
Baca explains that she opens up a side of Acosta that most people do not see. Even under constant pressure she continues to work hard through all the commitments she has.
“I wish she would really acknowledge all that she does and not be so hard on herself. Some people go to school and that’s the hardest thing they do in a day. She needs to remember to take time for herself and pat herself on the back for all of her dedication,” J. Acosta said.
