Originally published at Orange County Catholic
AT ST. HEDWIG SCHOOL IN Los Alamitos, Principal Chris McGuiness takes leadership very seriously. When asked to elaborate on the importance of choosing an eighth grade student who best exhibits the most significant qualities of leadership, he said,” All year, I have been talking with our eighth graders about leadership. Having Declan Crans lead our school every morning with prayer and the pledge is a perfect way for our younger students to see what it’s like for a young man to take on a leadership role.”
Crans has attended St. Hedwig since the fifth grade. During this time, he has made a positive impression on his fellow students and staff members. Mrs. Mai Marquez, Middle School Advanced Math Instructor and one of the Student Council Moderators, has known Crans his entire time at St. Hedwig. She lists his best qualities as having a positive spirit, strong leadership skills and being highly motivated to do quality work.
When asked about his involvement in the Student Council, Marquez remarked, “he is a true servant leader, a great role model to his peers, as well as others at St. Hedwig.”
As a strong student, Crans most enjoys Math and History. Along being vice president of
