SPOTLIGHT: MADIE SLATON-SANFORD
Madie Slaton-Sanford is the true definition of a leader at Sandpoint High School, constantly being proven.
As editor in chief of the school yearbook and president of the Honor Flight club, amongst many other activities and sports both inside and outside of SHS, she has a lot on her plate; still managing to keep positive leadership as a priority.
“A leader is someone who listens, is open-minded, courageous, and asks nothing more than they would be willing to do,” said Slaton-Sanford.
The respect of her peers is an attribute gained by many of Madie’s classmates and teachers.
“She [Madie] is a real take charge kind of person. I feel like this is why her peers respect her. She’s reliable, kind, and trustworthy,” said a member of the Honor Flight club, Emma Weisz.
The importance of leadership is an ideal that has been led by example in Slaton-Sanford’s life. Her father has shown Slaton-Sanford the importance of hard work and reliability and the value of respect.
“Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed, I always look up to him and his guidance. He is always there when I need him and is always able to make me laugh when I need him to,” said Slaton-Sanford.
Although not readily obvious, leadership is not something that has always been easy for Slaton-Sanford, or any other great leader for that matter.
“I am just like all of my peers. I share the same fears and desires just like everyone else. I am afraid to stand out, but by being a leader, I realized I needed to step outside of my comfort zone to do what is best for others,” said Slaton-Sanford.
Slaton-Sanford brings her vast leadership experience into activities within the school and community that help in more ways than one.
“She [Slaton-Sanford] is a leader in creating a first class website, she is a leader in commitment to honoring our veterans, and she is a leader in her dependable nature and ability to be there when the club needs her,” Honor Flight club advisor John Nitcy said.
Slaton-Sanford will continue to present her leadership abilities throughout the rest of the school year and other future life experiences.
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