ASB recently released their applications for both Executive and Administrative Council of the 2013-2014 school year. Applications were due May 1 and May 21, respectively, and interviews have been ongoing.
The Executive Council includes positions such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The council overlooks the Administrative Council, who specializes in other aspects of the school, such as putting on dances and assemblies.
ASB, lead by Mr. Fraser, conducts activities for the entire school such as school dances like Homecoming and Prom, assemblies for the Winter and Spring sports, and spirit at sports games.
“We have such a diverse and vibrant campus, and ASB is able to create events to allow students to bond with one another,” said ASB President Jessica Le (’13).
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply if they fit the requirements. There is no experience required to apply for Executive board, but a year with ASB or Senate is strongly recommended.
Once the Executive Council applications were due, interview times were posted. Afterwards, the Executive Council candidates will be chosen, and campaigning will start. There will be voting at poll booths, and results will be posted thereafter.
The 2013-2014 Executive Council will then post interview times for Administrative Council candidates. From there, the Administrative Council will be chosen and the school shall have their ASB for the 2013-2014 year.
The goal is to only conduct 40 interviews for Administrative Council applicants, chosen based on the quality of their answers in their application.
“Joining allows you to play a bigger part in the school,” said Andrew Thai (’13), “and it allows you to be more involved with the community.”
If they are chosen, students must maintain a 2.5 weighted GPA and parent or guardian permission in order to apply and stay in ASB. Members attend a first period class called Leadership. Other qualifications include having to attend weekly summer meetings and an ASB camp in August.
“The best part is seeing students have fun and create memories that will last a lifetime,” Le said. “You get to meet new people, build character, and get the satisfaction that your work is making someone else happy.”
