There are many clubs and organizations that Lexington High School has to offer, but when it comes to my personal opinion, I highly recommend “StuCo” (student council), above all. Why, you ask? Because this club manifests leadership, and along the way you will develop skills required to succeed outside of high school. Melanie Atchison and Danny Beecham both run student council; these people make everything possible that we wish to achieve throughout the year.
Anyone and everyone can campaign for a position. If student council seems like something you’re interested in, there are a couple of questions that you need to ask yourself once you decide to run. First, “Do I need to run for a student council position, or should I run to be a class officer?” Then consider, “Which position suits me best?”
Class Officer positions:
President: Will be held responsible for organizing and planning all functions for their specific classAlthough the idea of running can be somewhat frightening, I believe this is the best way to better know your student body and interact with classmates that you aren’t very familiar with. You can either choose to become a class or student council officer, but we all function as one group.
Vice-President: Will act as the President in case of absence
Secretary: Will record all meetings and agenda within their specific class
Treasurer: Will record all finances within their specific class
Boy Representative: Represents the males of their current class
Girl Representative: Represents the females of their current class
Representative at Large: Will represent all minorities of Lexington High School
Once campaigning is over and positions are announced, this is where it all really begins. Typically, we meet on every Wednesday morning at 7 A.M., and we discuss our upcoming agenda and projects we are currently working on. The first meeting is used as an introductory meeting, held at the beginning of the year where everyone gets to know one another and all of the basics of student council.
Our first big group activity is a weekend spent at Land between the Lakes (shortened to LBL) in Brandon Springs, Kentucky. I can honestly say that this trip is one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my life. The purpose of visiting LBL is to bond as one council and learn teamwork and leadership skills, but along the way, you learn so much more and leave closer than you ever thought possible with so many different personalities.
Although my opinion is perhaps a little biased, I feel that StuCo is a very important, possibly the most important club at our school. We have responsibilities and obligations that we must often carry out, not to mention serve as leaders for our student body. Every member in student council pulls their own weight--meaning that no position does more work than another. Everyone is always functioning together to think and construct ideas that will better help our school and community.
Throughout the year, student council does several projects. Our biggest undertakings include planning and organizing Freshman Orientation and both football and basketball homecoming, providing Thanksgiving meals to the Carl Perkins Civic Center, serving at the Carl Perkins Gala, helping with the Lexington Warriors Buddy Baseball team, and other tasks that the community asks us to be involved with. We try to accept every offer and fulfill our duties to the best of our abilities.
Even though student council isn’t exactly made for everyone, we hope that you can put in your efforts to help not just us but our school as well. What we ask for most from the entire school is participation and involvement. Even though not everyone can be on student council, the entire student body can help out in some way. Every homecoming would not be the same if we didn’t have the incredible spirit and contributions like our school already gives, yet everything can always improve. As you can see, there isn’t exactly a large amount of council members compared to the entire student body, this means in some circumstances we need all the help we can get, and to look no further than the people who we are and who we care the most about. Just because you may consider yourself an “Average Joe”, doesn’t necessarily mean you are one. Everyone has their own talents, and in some way, you can express it through student council, member or not. We are always open to new ideas and help with our projects. For example, Homecomings; this encourages all students to get involved, from helping put up signs, to decorating them and planning with our skit routines usually performed.
All it takes is one choice to run. I can assure you that you won’t regret any moment on student council, and it is without a doubt an unforgettable experience whether you are a member just one or all four years. I would not be the person I am today if I had not made the choice to run my freshman year. I have become more of not only a leader, but a listener. I am willing to negotiate more easily, and although it can be tough at times, I’m becoming more cooperative. It has given me insight to more things than I could even imagine that one club could give, and it is the main reason why I am always going to be a big involvement in our school. Even if it doesn’t teach you “life lessons”, you will always have the privilege of sharing a bond with people who love it at much as you do.
Questions for Further Writing:
Summarize Kirby's article. What is it that StuCo actually does?
What are some things you would like to see the StuCo accomplish here at LHS?
If you were to run for a StuCo office, which would it be? Why?
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