At Heritage High School, the student ambassadors represent their peers and are passionate advocates for school and community engagement initiatives that aim to empower students and inspire future leaders.

Heritage High School’s student ambassadors are leading in fostering positive change, launching initiatives designed to help their peers. This dynamic group of upperclassmen students is heavily dedicated to inspiring future leaders with efforts that reflect the school’s commitment to excellence and inclusivity of all cultures. This group of eight astounding upperclassmen is Xitlali Barrientos Pino, Hannah Cheney, Florelaine Ecke, Alessandra Garcia, Ava Henshaw, Alfredo Hernandez, Dulce Lozano, Sophya Moreno Nunez, Charity Samson, and Kyler Strickland. They were selected by submitting a resume and later attending a panel interview.

When asked to share her experience of becoming a student ambassador, Xitlali Barrintos (12) said, “I wanted to be way more involved and being more involved gives you more scholarships. That’s my guiding light to not be in student debt. It was just a great opportunity. Honestly, Heritage has given me so much, I just want to give back.”

Barrintos’s words highlight the importance of engagement and the personal growth that comes from taking on leadership roles within the school. They showcase that becoming a student ambassador can benefit the school community and help students get scholarships to help them in the future. Not only that, but they also learn how to be leaders, always put on a pleasant smile, and create a welcoming environment for all students.

“If you want to be a student ambassador, I would say go for it. It’s a lot of fun to do. There’s a lot of meetings you have to go to, and you make many big decisions along with the board and what the counseling office does,” said Alessandra Garcia (12) when asked about what advice she would offer to those aspiring to become student ambassadors.

The student ambassadors at Heritage High School are on a transformative journey that enriches their own experiences while fostering a stronger and more inclusive school community. Their leadership inspires upperclassmen and lowerclassmen to engage and contribute, promoting school spirit and unity. By organizing events and initiatives, they cultivate an atmosphere of belonging among students of diverse backgrounds. Their efforts empower them as individuals and pave the way for future generations of student leaders, ensuring that the values of leadership and community service continue to thrive at Heritage High School.

“You have to be that pushing individual who inspires others. Be that person that somebody else can lean on,” said Charity Samson (11).