What are ASB’s Plans for Next Year?

(Julia Choy ’26)

Charlie Wagner '27: ASB President

Next year, one of our top priorities will be to listen to the student body about what changes they would like to see at dances. This year, I feel like homecoming was a big success, and we got a lot of positive feedback about the dance layout, engagement, and food offered. By applying some of the hits of homecoming to our dances next year, I feel like we can improve on them and make them more successful.

One thing students can expect to change are having more engaging assemblies. I think having more games and activities where we call people up on stage, if time allows it, would make those a lot more fun. It's been hard to implement them because we haven't actually had an ASB run assembly this entire semester, but next year that is one of my goals.

Lastly, I want our ASB next year to be an open space full of members that can easily be approached by the student body. If any kid has an idea or wants to get involved, they should just approach one of us. We have an awesome group put together, and I'm sure all 10 of us would love to hear what kids have to say and be happy to help them out.
(Julia Choy ’26)

Marie Djacga ‘27: Vice President

I think my biggest priority is obviously spirit. I think we need more spirit outside of Spirit Week. At our sports games, everyone just stands there and at our arts events, we need more people. I feel like we've been saying that for years, but nothing ever happened. So using ASB as a platform to get more people to participate at events and support us is a priority.

When I came to SHP I knew zero people. So being that type of person and being a voice between them and administration is really important. I've been lucky enough to build my way up where people feel like they can come talk to me about things, and I will try to continue that.

I also want to make some fire dance themes for our Homecoming and Formal and obviously make Spirit Week super fun. I already have some good secret event ideas.

Lastly, I want to be a good role model for the incoming freshmen, because I remember looking up to ASB a lot. That's what made me want to join the team: inspiring others.
(Julia Choy ’26)

Wilkes Rohlen ‘28: Activities Commissioner

I think my top priority is making activities happen more. Students can expect to have a lot more events and activities whenever we have free time, and if students want to get involved, all they need to do is reach out!
(Julia Choy ’26)

Lucy Irvine ‘27: Executive Council Member

My top priorities for next year are to get people more spirited throughout the year, not just Valpo and Spirit Week. We have so many amazing sports teams and arts programs on campus that need to be uplifted. I think it's important for ASB to get the message out for students to start attending their peer's activities more often.

Students can share their ideas by simply reaching out to ASB reps! We can all be contacted through email. Additionally, running for class officers is a great way for people to get involved with student government.
(Julia Choy ’26)

Ellie Heysse ‘28: Executive Council Member

My goal for ASB is bringing the community together even more. We talked about continuing community cohorts and making it even more grade-spread. I think for other members of ASB, transparency with the student body is what they're going for.

On the Executive Council the four of us essentially just pick an issue that we work on. If the issue is too much trash in school, then we solve it through some kind of solution. For me, I want to focus on how we can make teacher-student relations better. I think it's hard for people to sometimes feel like they can reach out to their teachers. It's not always easy to do that. If they get a bad grade, they will get mad and it just creates a bad relationship. So I think providing some resources or helping to foster that relationship is needed.
(Julia Choy ’26)

Diana Gonzalez Morales ‘28: Executive Council Member

My top priority is to have everyone feel included and to just have a fun school year! I want people to be hyped for our school events and keep that SHP spirit! As for what students can expect to change or stay the same, to be honest, I don’t want to keep empty promises but I do want students to expect to be involved way more in school events and want our student body to keep the hype! Definitely come up to any of the ASB members. I know for a fact any of us would be glad to hear and answer any comments, questions or concerns. Whether coming up to us or shooting us a quick email, we will try our very best to keep our student body informed!

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