Compiled by Editors Ethan Harrigan and Gillian Rees

The newly-elected Class of 2021 officers were asked what their goals are for new roles in Student Council. Here is how they responded:

President – Angel Santiago

“I have a list of goals for this year in Student Council: 1. Make sure that Super Prom happens by any means necessary, 2. Establish a Prom Planning Committee that I will use to get a wider range of opinions on how Prom should be set up, 3. Make every student’s voice heard (even if they are not in the Student Council or the Prom Committee), 4. Continue to push events such as a pep rally and another Spirit Week.”

Vice President – Sanskar Shah

“My goals for Vice President of Student Council are to ensure the basic principle of life: happiness. As this pandemic has made everyone around the world relatively sad due to gathering restrictions and cancellations of events, I want to cheer everyone up (well, those who I can)! And there’s many ways to do this, Prom being the most prevalent. Prom is said to be a dance, but I promise to make it a memory.”

Treasurer – Charles Wang

“As your new senior treasurer, my goals are to complete my duties to their fullest. That means collaborating with your other officers and your Senior Class President. Together, we will work hard to bring our class a great year and a great Prom. I will help manage our budget and plan upcoming events. To end off, I want to thank all those who voted for me and trusted me to lead our class for our final year.”

Secretary – Olivia Franzman

“My goal for this year is to ensure that we get all of our previously planned senior activities, especially Prom. I want to make sure that regardless of the impact COVID has had on our last year of high school, we still have the best end to our high school career.”

Senator – Amir Elhelw

“My main goal for my new role as Senator in the Student Council is to make sure that we can have all of our senior class events in a safe and affordable way. Another important goal for me is to make sure that every senior in the class who has any ideas, comments, or concerns about what the council is doing can have their thought heard and taken into consideration.”

Senator – Vanessa Balin

“My goal for my new role in Student Council is to try to make senior year as enjoyable as possible. It’s supposed to be our most memorable year of high school, so I want to put in all my effort into planning amazing events for us while staying safe during these times. I don’t want to let COVID-19 ruin our last year of high school.”

Senator – Anish Sikhinam

“In Student Council, I hope to plan a safe and fun Prom for the Class of 2021. I know that the seniors have all been anticipating a Prom since junior year, but it has unfairly been taken away due to the pandemic. In accordance with COVID guidelines, we hope to make it up to the senior class, and are planning a Prom for April. Additionally, we hope to plan a graduation ceremony for the class, and overall try to make the most of the senior year and the ongoing situation.”

Senator – John Hudson

“My main goal for my role in Student Council would be to throw a big event/dance despite the coronavirus and attempt to reclaim the Class of 2021’s lost memories.”