Below are some thoughts from MASC/MAHS Board of Delegates member Rachel Roe, a senior at Livonia Churchill High School.

As a senior in high school, I have done a lot of growing up over the past four years. I’ve had many new experiences, I’ve made long-lasting friendships, and I’ve had opportunities that I would have never expected in a million years. I’ve made wonderful memories, but there are also things that I wish never happened. But the most important realization that I have made is that character is more than just a nine letter word. Character is what has defined me, and separated me from a lot of my peers. Character is the one thing that I will always stand true.

It's the new year, and while many people are setting goals and resolutions in how they want to PERSONALLY come out of this year--it can also be a great time to pause and reflect on the goals of your student group as well. At MASC/MAHS, we think that these two processes go hand-in-hand, that students who are consistently striving to better themselves, will in turn continue to make their organizations, schools, communities, and world better places.

I remember a friend of mine from a while ago who had an annoying little saying that he kept in his back pocket at all times. "If it's free, it's for me!" While at the time I thought his over-the-top cheap attitude was quite "tacky" if you will, but when looking to discuss this month's January technology topic, it seems to be the thing in my head.

The truth is--my buddy's saying is quite true when it comes to technology applications that are the most effective. Especially those in student leadership organizations like MASC/MAHS and our members. This month, I'll discuss the web-based free application WallWisher--an app that doesn't just take on one use or identity, but really could be used in a number of different ways. There are two reasons why this is timely;