Recent Elections Build Strong Associated Student Body
Five new students were recently elected as officers for the 2023-2024 school year.
By Riyana Siva
Five new students were recently elected as officers for the 2023-2024 school year.
By Riyana Siva
Behind every school event is a group of student leaders who work together to help create that event and make sure it runs smoothly. ASB officers alongside other students within the leadership class are the ones constantly working to help raise school spirit and create a positive environment for students to learn in.
The candidates who won the election were announced on the morning of March 19. Next year’s ASB officers, all juniors, are President Bella Henkels, Vice President Kamran Farhang, Secretary Ruby Bogonovich, Treasurer Marissa Carvajal and Activities Director Suri Mowji.
Although the majority of the officers ran unopposed, some ran against one or more opponents. Henkels ran against two opponents and was nervous to find out the results making her victory even more gratifying.
“I was so happy. I was super excited. I was at work actually, and I saw a text from my best friend. She said I got elected and I started jumping around,” said Henkels.
In addition to the recently elected officers, there's a new and reinvigorated focus on what it means to be inclusive at Pioneer.
“I think we are inclusive. I just think we can always improve and be more inclusive,” said Carvajal.
This new focus will be especially important during activities hosted to bring students together as it will allow for more students to be included and bring them together. Mowji will work to ensure that all students are able to enjoy the planned activities.
“I want everyone to feel included in events that are not just limited to certain people,” said Mowji.
Although having new ASB officers is exciting, student voters including Camila Downing, 10, recognize that they will still face challenges.
“Difficulties ASB officers may face are trying to put on more events for the school and making changes that get discouraged by others,” said Downing.
Despite these challenges, many student voters, including Calista Lau, 9, are confident in the new officers who have been voted in.
“I’m happy that we have people that are definitely capable in our leadership positions,” said Lau.
Another student voter, Sophia Gonzalez, 10, believes that the new ASB leadership will create far reaching impacts on campus.
“I think that everyone will work together to make a lot of change for our school,” said Gonzalez.
Bogonovich is driven towards helping create a fun school environment since one of her main concerns is the lack of it.
“I am worried that next year it is going to be hard to get the school excited, especially for our senior year, because we want to have a good experience and be very energetic in school spirit,” said Bogonovich.
Although obstacles will always be present, Farhang knows that teamwork will allow the ASB leaders to overcome them.
“I think if there is a problem or issue that arises, I don't think it's something that we won't be able to solve. I think together we can figure anything out,” said Farhang.
Every officer had a different inspiration that helped push them to run for their position. For Mowji, her leadership teacher was her inspiration.
“(Michelle) Mayhew, my leadership teacher, has inspired me,” said Mowji. “She has made leadership very fun these last three years and she has always encouraged us to do more for school and take advantage of our positions.”
The candidates who won the election were announced on the morning of March 19. Next year’s ASB officers, all juniors, are President Bella Henkels, Vice President Kamran Farhang, Secretary Ruby Bogonovich, Treasurer Marissa Carvajal and Activities Director Suri Mowji.
Although the majority of the officers ran unopposed, some ran against one or more opponents. Henkels ran against two opponents and was nervous to find out the results making her victory even more gratifying.
“I was so happy. I was super excited. I was at work actually, and I saw a text from my best friend. She said I got elected and I started jumping around,” said Henkels.
In addition to the recently elected officers, there's a new and reinvigorated focus on what it means to be inclusive at Pioneer.
“I think we are inclusive. I just think we can always improve and be more inclusive,” said Carvajal.
This new focus will be especially important during activities hosted to bring students together as it will allow for more students to be included and bring them together. Mowji will work to ensure that all students are able to enjoy the planned activities.
“I want everyone to feel included in events that are not just limited to certain people,” said Mowji.
Although having new ASB officers is exciting, student voters including Camila Downing, 10, recognize that they will still face challenges.
“Difficulties ASB officers may face are trying to put on more events for the school and making changes that get discouraged by others,” said Downing.
Despite these challenges, many student voters, including Calista Lau, 9, are confident in the new officers who have been voted in.
“I’m happy that we have people that are definitely capable in our leadership positions,” said Lau.
Another student voter, Sophia Gonzalez, 10, believes that the new ASB leadership will create far reaching impacts on campus.
“I think that everyone will work together to make a lot of change for our school,” said Gonzalez.
Bogonovich is driven towards helping create a fun school environment since one of her main concerns is the lack of it.
“I am worried that next year it is going to be hard to get the school excited, especially for our senior year, because we want to have a good experience and be very energetic in school spirit,” said Bogonovich.
Although obstacles will always be present, Farhang knows that teamwork will allow the ASB leaders to overcome them.
“I think if there is a problem or issue that arises, I don't think it's something that we won't be able to solve. I think together we can figure anything out,” said Farhang.
Every officer had a different inspiration that helped push them to run for their position. For Mowji, her leadership teacher was her inspiration.
“(Michelle) Mayhew, my leadership teacher, has inspired me,” said Mowji. “She has made leadership very fun these last three years and she has always encouraged us to do more for school and take advantage of our positions.”