Student Council at SMAS
Twenty Plus Years of Democracy in Action
Voting
Announcing New Officers
Our school has had a Student Council for over 20 years. Former SMAS Assistant Director started our Student Council. He also started our International Day and Night events. For many years, Teacher Lisa Dolehide was the Advisor. She helped to build up the structures and traditions.
Now Teacher and CTE Coordinator Stephanie Kriebel is the Advisor. With her support, Student Council is expanding into new areas and taking on new goals.
Because SMAS has classes in both the day and the evening, we have Morning and Evening Student Councils. The two Councils work together to meet the needs of the community. ESL, GED, and High School Diploma students vote and run for office. This is the Student Council section on the SMAS Website.
Now Teacher and CTE Coordinator Stephanie Kriebel is the Advisor. With her support, Student Council is expanding into new areas and taking on new goals.
Because SMAS has classes in both the day and the evening, we have Morning and Evening Student Councils. The two Councils work together to meet the needs of the community. ESL, GED, and High School Diploma students vote and run for office. This is the Student Council section on the SMAS Website.
Accomplishment, Service, Growth
Student Council accomplishes a lot. They coordinate, organize and lead events. They hold fundraisers for communities in need. They educate students and community. They represent our school at School Board meetings and local events. They meet with elected leaders on the city, county and state level. You can read more about such accomplishments here.
Student Council officers learn and grow through this process. They develop and sharpen leadership and community building skills. Their English improves. And their social and professional networks expand.
New Election Process
This year, Student Council decided to change the date of elections. Usually they are held at the start of the school year in September. This year they were held in June. In this way, the new officers can prepare for the year ahead and be ready when the Fall Semester begins in August.
Candidates campaign for a week. Then they share their plans and ideas at a Candidate Forum. Forums are held in the morning and the evening. The day after the Forums, the students vote. The new officers serve for a year.
New Officers for 2019-20 School Year
New Officers for 2019-20 School Year
Morning Student Council Leadership Team:
President: Cejana Neiva
VP: Nadia Fontas
Secretary: Flavia Tassinari
Board Advisor: Jesus Duenas
Evening Student Council Leadership Team:
President: Elena Pulido
VP: Vanessa Santos
Secretary: Marcus Mariano
Board Advisor: Yuehao Wang
Photos from Election Season for the 2019-20 School Year
Morning Candidate Forum:
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| Ceijana speaking at the Morning Forum Alt text: Woman in glasses speaking and gesturing |
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| Flavia at the Morning Forum Alt Text: Smiling woman with hand on podium |
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| Nadia speaking at the Morning Forum Alt Text: Woman holding microphone |
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| Jesus speaking at the Morning Forum Alt text: Man gesturing and holding microphone |
Voting
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| Current Morning Student Council President Shelley explaining how to vote via computer to SMAS students |
Announcing New Officers
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| 2019-20 Morning Student Council Team Advisor Stephanie Kriebel Officers Nadia, Flavia, Ceijana, Jesus Director Tim Doyle |
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| 2019-20 Evening Student Council Team Elena, Vanessa, Marcus and Advisor Stephanie Kriebel |
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