The Walter Payton Student Government serves as the official representative body of the students and as a liaison between the student body and the administration. We strive to enhance the experience of the Payton community by using our platform to enact positive change throughout all facets of student life: clubs, curriculum, and community building, while centering student voices at the forefront of our action. In working towards Payton’s Vision For Equity, we aim to collaborate with identity clubs and uplift BIPOC voices to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students. Our goal is to foster a trusting environment where every student feels comfortable confiding in us; we strive to utilize these dialogues to direct initiatives and influence policy at both the school and district levels.
STUDGOV GALLERY
ajhong2@cps.edu | he/him
I love to play baseball, read, and hang out with my friends in my free time. A fun fact about me is that I’m ambidextrous in most things, though with writing it’s mainly because my handwriting sucks on either hand. I’m excited to work with my fellow Student Government members to make this school the best it’s ever been!
pchumsangsr@cps.edu | she/her
hii im prisara and i love to run, play lax, dance, and also play the violin and the khim (a thai instrument)! i cant wait to be your vice president this year! i also love the color green! im excited to have the best senior year with everyone!
pchumsangsr@cps.edu | she/her
hii im prisara and i do karate, play lax, dance, and also play the violin and the khim! i cant wait to be your secretary this year! i also love the color green!
amavlyankul@cps.edu | she/her
Hi! I’m Amelia and I love to read, bake, listen to music, and play volleyball! A fun fact about me is that I have a twin sister! I’m so excited for club grants!
jabarrios2@cps.edu | she/her
Hi, I’m James. I really like running and finding new music. When it’s nice out, you can catch me on the lakefront and then roaming around southport with my friends! This is my third year on StudGov and I’m so excited to make this one the best one yet. In 2025, I clocked 202,511 minutes on spotify.
mmavlyankul@cps.edu | she/her
Hi! I’m Madina Mavlyankul and I’m so excited to be your Club Coordinator. I enjoy baking, hanging out with friends, cooking and many other hobbies! I am also an identical twin, and she’s on the executive board too! I’m excited to be on the Executive Board and to work on supporting clubs!
sjiang5@cps.edu | he/him
steven here. I run xc and track (once i heal from a stress fracture), draw things (pls follow @stevens.artstudio), and read sometimes. this is my second year in the gov. Fun Fact: give me a number 1-47 and i'll tell you the president.
I want to organize fun senior events and work with the steering committee.
armaher@cps.edu | she/her
Hi! I'm Avery and I love dancing, my friends, volunteering, and my dog. One fun fact about me is that I can do the splits. I'm excited to serve as your Junior Chair and plan the BEST JProm for our class!
pchumsangsr1@cps.edu | he/him
Hi! I’m Prynn and I play piano, do karate, play badminton. I like to hang out with my friends and play volleyball! I’m extremely excited to be your Sophomore Chair!
rjwildermuth@cps.edu | she/her
Hi I'm Riley! I love baking, singing, playing piano, and listening to Lana Del Rey. I play tennis and dance, and I'm so excited to be your Sophomore Chair!