This year’s new ASB co-presidents are Ellie Davis and Jonah Gochnour. Starting at the end of this school year, Davis and Gochnour will take over the duties of student council.
ASB stands for Associated Student Body. They are part of Eagle High School’s student council. The difference is there are very specific roles of those ASB officers. There are co-presidents, a treasurer, a secretary, a historian and even a head of communications.
ASB officers can be anyone in the council, not just seniors. This coming year, Eagle High has a mix. The majority are going to be seniors, but there are also two juniors in the mix.
Becoming an ASB officer is a different pathway than regular student council. ASB officers have a point system in which voting has a significant role. It is important for the student body to be heard in who they want to elect as their future presidents.
In addition, students have interviews and teacher recommendations to add to their point systems. In the end, it all adds up to a total and whoever has the highest totals win the elections.
The main focus of ASB and student council is to work together to act as a bridge between administration and the student body. They share ideas and concerns with teachers to better the school. Another job is to organize school events like Prom, or Trunk or Treat.
Along with these roles comes a certain amount of leadership and responsibility. Grades must be maintained at the highest level and members must be willing to represent student opinions. A good council builds school culture and community.
“ASB is more than just events,” said junior and future co-president Ellie Davis, “We collaborate with admin, Sources of Strength and PTO to improve our school culture and overall atmosphere.”
Being in leadership isn’t always sunshine and roses. There is a certain time commitment. For example, a minimum of 25 hours of service must be obtained each semester to be in the council.
“A challenge I have faced in leadership is finding a balance between delegation and doing things myself,” Davis said.
Planning events can be difficult, and it can put pressure on the leader of the event to get everything done on time and well so that the students like it. Student council also requires lots of teamwork inside and out.
All of this is on top of an honor student schedule where most of the members also play a sport. Being on student council is no easy feat, but this upcoming year, the new leaders are ready to leap, fly and soar right into it.
