HBW Student Council

Our school, in its many activities, has many opportunities for students to express themselves in their talents and abilities. But one of these programs gives students a special opportunity: the opportunity to make decisions in the school. These decisions involve the days where many students wear certain things, can buy certain items, and generally have an unusual and interesting experience in their school day. These events are regulated by the Student Council.

WHAT is the Student Council?

Have you ever wondered who chooses school spirit days? Well, wonder no more, because these decisions are often made by our Student Council. The HBW Student Council is made up of a body of students who are elected to choose and curate certain events in our school community. These students come into school at 7:45 on the first Wednesday of each month for a Student Council meeting. During this meeting, they plan our spirit days, organize sales, and sometimes curate teacher-appreciation gifts.

This group of students is organized into certain positions:

The Executive Board

The Student Body President

The Vice President

The Treasurer

The Recorder

The Class Presidents:

5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

The Homeroom Representatives: 

one person from each homeroom in the school

WHO is in the Student Council?

Our HBW council of students has many dedicated members, who show up to the meetings and participate in the decision-making process. Here’s who they are!

Madeleine Halsey, President

Arianna Carbuccia, Vice President

Carlos Reyes, Treasurer

Mary Jane Clutterbuck, Recorder

Lucy Mazza, 5th Grade Class President

Sam Liang, 6th Grade Class President

Ruzgar Aksu, 7th Grade Class President

Ethan Kistner, 8th Grade Class President

The teacher aides of this organization are Mrs. Albano, teaching science in 6th grade Olmstead, and Mrs. Pietrucha, also teaching science in 7th Grade Olmstead.

Some Q&A from the members!

Question: What do you do (you, specifically) in Student Council?

“In the student council, I run the meetings and give details on the month's events. I also assign people to make announcements for spirit days and fundraisers as well as conducting votes.”

• Madeleine Halsey, President

“I talk during the meetings about the agenda and run the meetings with Maddy Halsey, Mary Jane Clutterbuck, and Carlos.”

• Arianna Carbuccia, Vice President

“Being part of the decision-making process for the school.”

• Carlos Reyes, Treasurer

Question: Why did you join Student Council?

“I joined student council to help make our school an enjoyable environment for my peers.”

• Madeleine Halsey, President

“I joined Student Council to be more involved with decisions made in school.”

• Arianna Carbuccia, Vice President

“I think being in student council now will be beneficial later in life. Leading or being one of a few leaders is something that I am fond of.”

• Carlos Reyes, Treasurer

DO YOU want to join Student Council?

After reading this article, do YOU want to participate in the our council of students? Well, we would be happy to have you! The next campaigns and elections will be in the beginning of the year, and the first meetings will be announced through the loudspeaker. Students who want to participate will proceed to making campaign posters to post in the cafeteria, and speaking their campaign speeches at an assembly.

Whether you do or not, I hope you have enjoyed this article, and I hope you have learned a lot about the Student Council.