Behind the masks of CHS9’s student council leaders

CHS9 student Gabe Pehl is finishing his first year in high school as the CHS9 Student Council president. Coming into his freshman year, Pehl wanted to explore new things, and running for officer was one of them. His leadership position has taught him valuable traits such as time management and engagement.  Why did you run for president?  I felt like I missed out on opportunities in middle school. I knew that...

Being split between home and the school campus while governing a student body comes with its challenges, but CHS9 Student Council vice president Stella Chancellor is set on making this year one to remember for her fellow freshmen.  Why did you run for vice president? President was the big spot, so I wanted to start with something a little lower but still important, so that’s why I chose to...

Freshman year is intimidating on its own, with a new school, new classes, new teachers and difficult coursework. Adding a global pandemic and being part of a leadership team on top of that is no easy feat, but for CHS9 student and Student Council secretary Gia Oswal, this is daily life.  As secretary, Oswal is responsible for recording the minutes of each meeting, helping out at the meetings and...

Prateek Malkoti is the CHS9 Student Council treasurer for the 2020-21 school year. Malkoti hopes that with his new position, he can help improve the school atmosphere and make it a better place to learn.  Why did you run for the treasurer position? I thought it would be a great way to get involved within [the] school. I really enjoy handling money and the responsibilities that come with the job...

High school can be difficult, especially during a pandemic, but this did not stop CHS9 student Liberty McConnell from running for Student Council historian. McConnell was brought into this role through a love of photography and uplifting others. What is your role in Student Council? As historian, I help plan events such as homecoming. The biggest challenge has been not being able to do as mu...