asb senate class makes its impact

By Rebekah Manley

Editor-in-Chief

Another opportunity for SOAR students to use their  voice and enhance their leadership skills has emerged. This year, SOAR added a new ASB Senate class led by Mrs. Jobb. This new class, designed to serve alongside the main ASB class, provides more opportunities for students to hone in on their leadership skills. Consisting of a little over 20 students, the class works to bring ASB events to the next dimension, with added decorations, theming, and fun.

Instead of a handful of people stressing about getting an event completed, the senate adds more helpers invested in an event’s success. Additionally, the senate class meets in weekly board meetings with the main ASB class to assist in approving clubs, events, and discuss upcoming ideas to keep the school spirit alive.

To enroll, students need only show interest in helping assist elected officers in supporting school events, activities, and showcasing school spirit.  No previous ASB experience is required and it is one of just a few classes available to freshmen. Indeed, anyone in grades 9-12 can add this elective to their high school schedule. 

Two of those to join this inaugural class are Tatum Caballero and Osayi Eguavown. 

Tatum is a senior and past Class of 2025 treasurer during her freshman and sophomore year. She loves this new class because it takes the pressure off of running for election but still gives her a voice in how ASB.

“We pull our weight and are just as informed as those elected to their positions so our impact is just as strong,” she said. 

Osayi, a freshman, agrees, adding he joined because he had a strong desire to be involved and help the Class of 2028 succeed in its first year at SOAR.

“We’re viewed as equals (with the traditional leadership class) and I love that we have a working partnership with officers,” he said.

Already, the class is working on Senior Sunrise, Homecoming, Spirit Weeks, and the end-of-semester Pep Rally. 

Its advisor, Mrs. Jobb, describes the class as the perfect elective for those who want to be involved but prefer to be behind the scenes.

“It gives students the opportunity to develop important leadership skills, especially those who don’t want to be the face of the school or go through the whole election process,” Jobb said.