FALL 2013 Volume XIX, Issue I Southold High School STUDENT COUNCIL: BREAKING BARRIERS How does one satisfy the entire student body while keeping the administration happy? This is a constant question that the Student Council members ask themselves while making decisions. In order for an event to be successful, student council tries to make it enjoyable for the students, teachers and administrators. This year’s student council is composed of President Kenji Fujita, Vice President Will Tondo, Treasurer Drew Sa- cher, Secretary Liam Walker, along with Advisor Mr. Santiago. The co- hort is attempting to make this year more eventful, wild, and entertaining than any past years. When asked about how this year ’s student council is working when compared to previous years, Mr. Santiago responded, “That’s a very complex question. There are two types of assessments. There is a student’s point of view, and a teacher’s point of view. The student’s point of view is based on student participati on, and ultimately if they had a good time throughout the year. The teacher’s assessment is based on more behavioral concerns: underaged drinking, conduct, and dress code. I tend to nd that there is often fear and concern in giving the Student Council power due to the possible risks. So to answer your question, I think that from a student’s point of view, this has been one of the better years we have ever had. Spirit Day was the best ever to those who participated, and homecoming had an amazingly well-liked DJ. They only have more events planned that will live up to the hype they speak of. From a teacher ’s perspectiv e I don’t really know. I’m more interested in the students’ opinions.” By Liam WalkerStudents and teachers alike are often quick to judge the success of a Student Council event, but there is a lot of effort put in behind the scenes that only the council itself knows about. Treasurer Drew Sacher explained, “Getting up early for meetings stinks, and unorganization can be stressful, but ultimately we have a grea t time, and we enjoy making the students happy.” President Kenji Fujita agreed with Drew’s statement while adding that “planning an event is often stressful. We always have to have a Plan B for every decision we make.” He also stated,”It’s difcult not knowing how many people will show up to events. We can only hope that the students believe us when we hype up events.” After the student council comes up with an idea for an e vent, what plans need to be put in place in order for it to happen? Mr. Santiago ex- plained, “It takes the coordination of many bureaucratic elements, such as scheduling, getting approval, setting up, and accommodating a date for student participation.” He continued, “The event must be rationalized, ap- proved, staffed by chaperones and nancially planned. Then we have the student council secretary and treasurer sign off on the specications. If all of this occurs, we can host the event.” With all this being said, it takes a lot of effort for Student Coun- cil to satisfy the students of Southold High School and the community. The event is one thing. Behind the scenes is where all of the hardest work takes place. In the words of Student Council Presi dent Kenji Fujita, “Reaching your goal is completing a mission. Exceeding your goal is a success. Everything we plan is stressful because we aim for success.” THE STUFFING: Letters to the Editor - Page 2 New T eachers - Page 4 Classroom Music - Page 7 Spirit Day - Page 8 Fashion - Page 9 Fountain Fervor - Page 10 Low Level Laptops - Page 11 Y ellow Jackets - Page 12 Senior Prank & ROTC - Page 13 Sports - Page 14 - 15 The 1920’s - Page 15 School Drama - Page 16
