Student Council: Making School a Better Place

Student Council is a group of sixteen 9th grade students here at SJHS, 5 boys, 11 girls, that we trust in arranging our school activities. They are advised by Mrs. Murray and Ms. Jensen, who double as CTE and English teachers.They are in charge of most things that happen here at the school, from dances, to Red Ribbon week. They are supposed to set an example to the school, and be a friend to all. In this article, we will be spotlighting our amazing student council, and going into depth on their purpose.

The student council has a pretty good idea of what they’re supposed to do for the school. Alyssa Badger, 9th grader on the student council, said, “Our purpose is to make school a better place for students.” Alayna (Laney) Scott, told us the student council are supposed to make students feel included at school. Ms. Jensen, English Teacher and advisor for Student Council said, “The student council's purpose is to help create a bridge between the students and teachers.” However, they don’t just set an example for the school; they also help plan all the school activities. Mrs. Murray, CTE Teacher and authority for the Student Council, told us some of the things the student council’s planning. She said, “Student Council is planning Red Ribbon Week, which is Oct 10-14. We are also planning a school-wide food drive and some fun holiday and Christmas activities in December, including a door decorating contest for the teachers.”  

The majority of the student council enjoys being a member of the council. Laney Scott said, “My favorite thing about it is being involved with the school.” Ishmael Mavae, student council member, told us his favorite thing about it is going to the school and helping the students around. The advisors like helping the council too. Mrs. Murray said “ I love student council! It's fun getting to know these students and working with them. They're all really awesome kids.”

While there is much to love about being on student council, the students did have a couple things that they don't like about it. Emma Bair, member of student council, told us she didn’t like going to Quest Time to work on activities, when she could be making up work in a different class or talking with friends. Sam Daybell told us sometimes it could be “overwhelming”. Some of the other members shared this feeling.

Mrs. Murray has been advising the student council for 6 years. She told us she loved helping the student council, along with Ms. Jensen. Ms. Jensen hasn’t been doing it as long, she started this year, but also told us she’s loved doing student council during the time he’s done it. Her purpose is to do whatever the students or Mrs. Murray need.

Thanks for leading our school, and being a positive example student council, keep on doing what you’re doing!