Introduction: Why Leadership is the Core of the Gonzaga Admissions Mission And Why Most Extracurriculars Fail to Prove It If every student applying to Gonzaga University lists leadership positions, why do only a few stand out? The answer is uncomfortable but important: most extracurricular activities emphasize participation rather than leadership. Titles such as "club president" and "team captain" are common. What is rare is evidence of impact, initiative, and accountabilit