Features
Behind the scene with student council
Behind the scenes of the school’s pep, Homecoming, student of all seasons and prom court assemblies is a group of students know as Student Council (STUCO). STUCO organizes most of the student body activities up to the last minute literally running around the school making sure that everything runs smoothly. Along with the responsibility of student assemblies STUCO is always looking for ways to make the school look better. Painting murals is something that the students have done lately to improve the vibe around the school. STUCO advisor for the last four years Kirk Stevens helps coordinate these jobs.
“Many people come through these walls when school isn’t in session and their only impression of us is what is on the walls. It would be nice to improve upon that impression,” Stevens said.
Student body President Cody Sargent oversees and delegates all jobs in order to accomplish the goals that they have set out.
“It’s good to know I can help people, I can try to make things better,” Sargent said.
Sargent recognizes the importance of School activities and is always willing to help groups and clubs get started.
Despite all the stress of putting together assemblies Sargent enjoys the responsibility.
“If you stay on track, you never get ‘overwhelmed’,” Sargent said.
Sargent believes that they should be more involved with school policy, but in a way feels limited to what they can do.
“It’s really to bad; I really feel that we should be involved. I mean, if someone has an idea they should be allowed to share it,” Sargent said.
Student council has not given an opinion or been informed about any changes being made to the building over the next few years.
“We are pretty limited in what we can do. I do know we can make a difference, but a little more involvement in policy development would be good to help establish more of a stake on what is happening at Hoover,” Stevens said.
Vice president Katie King is not worried about their involvement in school policy, geared more towards the tasks at hand king tries to be as efficient as possible.
“I want to see less horse play, staying focused is a problem. I mean, we get things done but without the messing around we would get things done more efficiently,” King said.
King steps in for Sargent when he is absent and assists in making executive decisions on assembly agendas and themes for dances.
“We can definitely make an impact on the spirit of the school, there is nothing better than when an assembly goes well and students are all pumped up,” Stevens said.