StuGov Executive Board Installed

Student government (StuGov) executive board members were sworn into office by Kim Garey, head of Upper School, during a special Chapel ceremony on Sept. 24.

StuGov faculty sponsor and math instructor Dhvani Sethi began the ceremony by asking executive board members Edbert Wu, Matthew Kim, Emilia Alton, Abbie Prewitt and Lillian Sims to join her at the Chapel altar to be commissioned into office.
 
“My friends, these people stand before you today, about to begin the important task within our school of leading the student government,” she said. “Through their election by you, we have judged that they are capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of their offices. I ask you publicly to recognize them and offer them your support.”
 
Sethi then asked Executive Board President Edbert Wu to address the congregation. “It is my honor and pleasure to represent you all this year as your student body president,” he said. “Although this speech is supposed to be about me, it should instead be about all of the student government members.
 
“Despite our positions, all of us — from the at-large members to the executive board — understand that positions don’t define us, because making a difference doesn’t require a title,” he added. “So, please, do not hesitate to approach any of us with questions or concerns because, ultimately, we organize activities like spirit week and school dances for everyone. I’m looking forward to a great year!”
 
Following Wu’s speech, Garey asked members of the board to accept the responsibilities of their office. After they publicly declared they would uphold their duties, history teacher Samantha Schmidt ’14 called the names of StuGov class representatives, who joined the board in reciting the pledge of office. The Rev. Todd FitzGerald then concluded the ceremony with a final blessing.
 
 
Student Government, 2019–20
 
Executive Board
Edbert Wu, president (12th grade)
Matthew Kim, vice president (11th grade)
Emilia Alton, secretary (12th grade)
Abbie Prewitt, day student representative (11th grade)
Lillian Sims, boarding student representative (12th grade)
 
Class of 2020 Representatives
President: Sophia Waugh
Representatives: Shaunak Divine, Yusoo Hwang, James Li, Jinho Rhee
At-Large Members: Alvin Ishimwe, Kamdyn Lyon, Jordan Mendelson, Safwan Naviwala, Katherine Wilkey
 
Class of 2021 Representatives
President: James Stephens
Representatives: Trey Butter, Lauren Gill, Jason Han, Sloan Wittliff
At-Large Members: Mattheus Couto, Mariana Garcia Vera, TJ George, Betsy Goodrum, Jewel Lee, Alex Liu, Linda Liu, Madeleine Lucid, Salma Mohamed, Bella Salazar-Harper, Chelsea Saucedo, Pato Solis, Alex Yuan
 
Class of 2022 Representatives
President: Andrew Bohnsack
Representatives: Jael Dammann, Natalie Kim, Quari Robinson, Kira Rosen
At-Large Members: Henri Bariselle, Parker Benningfield, Maddie Bisang, Peyton Burgess, Leo Chou, Cristian Dominguez, Fabi Garza, Gabi Hoo, Alice Huang, Kristin Kim, Michelle Liang, Zach Mendelson, Fernando Orozco, Gracie Ramza, Emily Rodriguez
 
Class of 2023 Representatives
President: Emmie Casey
Representatives: Desi Delgado, Gabriel Estrada, Osama Minhas
At-Large Members: Lily Carlson, Tamia Jackson
 
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