LAKEPORT, Calif. – The leadership class at Clear Lake High School has got it going on.

There are currently 12 students enrolled, all of whom have specific roles in the broad range of events they put on and participate in.

One of the many tasks that the class has taken responsibility for is the school newsletter, the Cardinal Chronicle.

There are leaders assigned to every section, including sports, humor, Student of the Month profiles, monthly class and staff interviews, horoscopes and much more.

When each section is finished, they are compiled and formatted, making sure that the finished product looks professional.

After the newsletter is completed, the class prints out hard copies to be posted around the school and at the district office. They also email digital copies to students, parents and staff.

The leadership class also assists the student council in planning and implementing events such as the the Day on the Green celebration, Spirit Days, Homecoming, Club Rush Day, dances, and other student centered activities.

The class also helps coordinate Christmas for Kids, an ongoing program to provide gifts to less fortunate LUSD students. 

They also helped facilitate CLHS’s first annual Career Day and volunteered their time to make sure it ran smoothly.

Lastly, they have a different student each month attend Rotary meetings to report on current and upcoming events at CLHS.

Student Terra Morin said, “Leadership is the best class because we all get to work together to make the school a better place.”

The leadership class, despite being only in its first year, has already proven to be essential in maintaining the high standard of student achievement at Clear Lake High School.

“No matter the task, the leadership class is always willing to give and exceed the amount of needed help. It is in our best interest to improve the school in any and all ways we can, no matter how big or small the difference,” said student Ethan Jones.

For more information about the leadership class at Clear Lake High School, please contact Kristi Tripp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Annie Mills works for the Lake County Office of Education.