My name is Sam Allen and I’m running to be Commissioner General because I strongly believe that students deserve more than representation, but real advocacy. I want to use this position to bring your voices directly to the administration. Real change doesn’t happen when we assume our concerns will be addressed, but when we speak up, organize and ensure that the people making decisions hear the voices of the people that they affect.

As the highest position in ASB, this role serves as a direct line of contact admin. I intend to use that access, not only to share student concerns, but to represent the values and beliefs of the student body itself. Change happens when decisions reflect the people that they impact. That means reaching out to every voice on campus, creating schoolwide surveys together with real data, holding student forums, meetings, where students can speak about their own experiences, and bringing that evidence forward to show when change is needed, and help to guide real solutions. Too often, students feel as if their decisions are made about them rather than with them.

As the only candidate with a full year of experience on commission, I’ve seen how powerful intentional communication can be. Through Youth and Government and serving as the Senior Patrol Leader of my scout troop, I’ve learned that leadership means listening first and acting second. Advocacy requires more than attending meetings, but speaking up even when it feels uncomfortable.

I’m not running to hope that change will happen. I’m running to make sure that your voice is heard where decisions are made because when students speak together, administration listens.

Hi Tigers! My name is Liam Painter, and I am running to be your Commissioner General. To me, true leadership is about lifting others up rather than themselves up. Leadership is not a position but instead a willingness to serve, support, and sacrifice for the people, and I believe that I am the sort of person who can bring servant leadership back to ASB. One of the main reasons I decided to run for commissioner general is that during my time in ASB, I discovered that the power lies in just 13 people. I truly believe ASB should be a voice for the entire school, and that’s what the class officers are all about. When we don’t give them voting power, we’re shutting out their voices, along with the voice of the entire student body. Despite being a freshman, I have the leadership experience needed for commissioner general. I have 7 years in student government (more than some of my teachers have taught!) and had the amazing opportunity to be California's secretary general. As a statewide leader, I was able to transform the way an entire youth organization operated and learned valuable skills along the way. The communication skills I learned are perfect for being your next commissioner general. As commissioner general, I promise to value every student's voice, opinion, and ideas because, in the end, this isn't one person's school; it's our school, and everyone deserves to help improve it step by step.

My name is Lucinda Ernst, and I have proudly served as class president to the class of ‘27 for the past three years. High school is really hard, but that is precisely why I’m running for this position. Through ASB, Tiger, Sports Broadcasting, volunteering, and Youth and Government, I’ve learned that involvement makes hard situations more fun. Students deserve events to look forward to and activities to participate in, and that is why, if elected, I will work my hardest to put on events that you care about. As junior class president, I’ve served as head of the Homecoming and Prom committees, meaning I have experience planning massive events with many components (and so many emails)! With three years of ASB experience, I know how to organize and run activities like spirit days, dances, and fundraisers.

Winter Formal is also a responsibility of this position, though I believe it needs to be more representative of what the student body wishes. To reflect what you want in your dance, I would work with the General to incorporate discussions with the Student Forum to ensure that you are heard through your representatives. Additionally, I would establish the Tiger Advisory Program as a way for students to speak directly with me, in meetings or an online form, about ideas to create activities on campus. Your voice matters, and if elected Commissioner of Activities, I will dedicate myself entirely to putting on events that make our time together more enjoyable and reflective of you.

My big inspiration for running for commissioner is the fact that I kind of know how the job works. I have seen previous commissioners do the job and have learned the ins and outs from them.  I see the job as a responsibility that I am willing to take on. I am often the plan man when it comes to my friend group as I have a variety of fun ideas. Some of my spirit day ideas include subject day where each department is represented by a different color. Students would wear the color of their favorite subject. Aside from days where you wear certain colors I also have ideas for games during lunch. For example a game where we ask two friends separately a question and see if they give the same answer. My goals are to listen to student suggestions and bring their ideas to life. I am an open door who plans on participating in other activities, leading by example.  

Having so many friends in ASB and getting a chance to understand and learn about their experiences as high contributors to the school is what inspired me to run. I’ve always wanted to make an impact in both our school and community, but never really knew how. Getting to talk to my ASB friends truly helps me develop a deeper understanding of the responsibilities I hold as a commissioner, but also all the fun things we get to do to make school-based activities fun, engaging, and allow us to be better contributors to our overall community. The Commissioner of Schools and Communities’ job is to plan and organize activities such as the seasonal blood drives, canned food drive, voter registration initiative, and the homecoming half-time show; all of which are fun and amazing opportunities, but need far more participation. Working as an executive member with a non-profit that strives to aid homelessness in LA for two years now, I have had the privilege of working with the CEO to develop the discipline and mindset needed to bring ambitious plans to fruition. As your commissioner of school and community, I will bring the same attributes to ASB to make our school and community not only a better place, but to foster connection while doing so. I’m so excited to begin this journey with you all, and I am looking forward to connecting with you all in the process! Thank you! 

Hey Tigers! My name is Jayden Lee and I'm running to be your Commissioner of SAC! I'm motivated to run for Commissioner of School and Community because I believe school spirit and community impact should extend beyond campus and actively improve the lives of both SPHS students and the South Pasadena community. SPHS has strong traditions, but there are opportunities to make participation more inclusive and meaningful so that every student feels connected to something larger than themselves.

One challenge I see on campus is that many students want to get involved in service or wellness initiatives but are unsure where to start or feel disconnected from existing opportunities. As Commissioner, I would work to expand awareness and accessibility of events such as blood drives, donation campaigns, and staff recognition programs by improving outreach, collaborating with clubs, and creating more student-driven participation opportunities. I also want to strengthen collaboration with Health & Wellness Officers to promote initiatives that support student mental and physical well-being throughout the year, not just during major events.

South Pasadena has a uniquely engaged community, and I plan to build stronger partnerships with local organizations, parent groups, and city programs to maximize the impact of school drives and service events. By connecting student initiatives with community needs, we can increase turnout, expand resources, and ensure our efforts create lasting change both on campus and beyond.