STUDENT LEADERS OF WHS

By TAYLOR FAGAN

In the beginning of each school year, elections occur for the student council.  Each class has a group of four students who are the voices of their graduating class.  For the class of 2018, the four students involved in student council include: Maya Diaz, president; Alexa Siciliano, vice president;  Anthony Witte, treasurer; and Lauren Merchant, secretary.  

TAYLOR FAGAN FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

While rewarding, being a class officer can be a tremendous amount of work.  Although student council may seem like an overwhelming responsibility, Siciliano expressed, “Aside from the jobs associated with our titles, we all work together and divide tasks equally and work as a team.”  With each other’s help, they are able to “organize events and fundraisers to make money for the class, as well as make basic decisions as a group on behalf of the class,” explained Diaz. 

Being involved in student council provides students the opportunity to become involved with planning events such as prom, senior banquet, and the annual lip sync battle.  According to Merchant, “Student council is the best way to contribute the most to the school and your class specifically.”  Witte also voiced, “Knowing that I am a part of a family that helps put memorable events together throughout my high school career will always have a positive impact on me.” 

For any student who is interested in getting involved, Siciliano advises to remember that officers will never be able to please everyone and that “as long as you’re happy with the outcome and you know you put your all into something, than you should be proud of it.”  Being held at a high standard and representing your class may be a challenge, but at the end of the four years, it will be  worth it. 

Being involved in student council is just as rewarding as it is challenging.  Having the chance to contribute to the school not only looks good for college applications, but is a fun way to spend the high school years.  The “core four” of the Class of 2018 will always cherish their time spent in high school, thanks to the opportunities given to them by student council.