Recently, six Everest Collegiate High School student-athletes joined fellow Catholic League students for the St. Sebastian Day leadership conference. This year’s meeting was held virtually due to forecasted weather conditions on its scheduled date. Upperclassmen from various CHSL schools participated in the event and spent the day reflecting on their roles as team leaders grounded in faith, character, and virtue. The participants began by celebrating Mass and sharing breakfast together before logging to the group session. The conference featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including a welcome from Mike Evoy, CHSL Interim Director, followed by student leadership training led by Kristin Sheehan, Program Director for Play Like a Champion Today. Additional speakers included Owen Carapellotti of University of Detroit Jesuit, Georgetown University, and Major League Baseball, as well as Molly Campbell, Athletic Director at Marian High School. The participants had the opportunity to share some of their most memorable take aways from the day.
“I appreciate that Kristen encouraged us to use virtue in every play of the game and in every moment as a leader.” – Susan Nedwick
“I liked the point that people always ask about wins or losses but the question to ask a team after a game is did you give your best effort.” – Vaughn Mulrenin
“Owen said that we need to trust in God’s plan because he knows what is best you and the timing for your life.” – Xavier Brikho
“No matter how good of an athlete or leader you are, you can always continue to grow in virtue everyday through sports.” – Charlie Schmitt
“Never take a day off of leadership because there is always room for improvement.” – David Dale
“I liked how Kristen motivated us to pick one cardinal virtue to focus on and recognize how that virtue will help us grow as a leader.” – Elena Neiman
