“A man is known by his conduct to his wife, to his family, and to those under him.”

~ Napoleon Bonaparte

        As a First Class Cadet, I am the leader of leaders, responsible for organizing and strategically managing my underclass and every cadet in the Corps. It is a daunting responsibility that demands accountability, problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and motivational leadership abilities. But I am up to the task.

        Throughout my four-year journey as a cadet, I have acquired all these skills through the different types of leadership that I have encountered. From executive leadership to self-leadership, direct leadership, and many more, I have learned how to work with others and listen to them. I am proud that my underclassmen see me as an approachable upperclassman they can trust and respect.

      I have always seen myself as an octopus, with tentacles representing my underclassmen who follow my guidance and lead. Together, we work hand in hand to overcome the challenges of our time as cadets and prepare ourselves for the real world of police work. My success as a supervisory leader comes from the rigorous process I have undergone, from being a plebe to becoming immaculate.

         The progress of leadership that I have gained throughout the four phases of the Cadetship Training Program is the wisdom that I can share with my underclassmen. It is a legacy that they can pass on to others in the future. For I believe that "you cannot teach what you do not know." It is my duty as a First Class Cadet to impart the knowledge and skills that I have learned to my underclassmen so that they, too, can become successful leaders and continue the legacy of the Cadet Corps.

           As I leave the Academy and step into the real world of police work, I am fully prepared to face any challenge that comes my way. I have been trained to be a leader, and I will continue to lead by example, just as I have throughout my cadetship program.