student council
noun
: a group of students who are elected by other students to represent them in school government and to help plan activities for the students
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While at Howard, Harris majored in political science and economics and served as a freshman student council representative.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
One of Logan's many involvements to highlight is his leadership as the student council president.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
His advice to people interested in public office: Get involved early — even as early as running for your school's student council.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Extracurricular activities for students include student council, JAG, athletics, mariachi and marching bands, junior chef competition, and more.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
The school year brings lots of new adventures — including dual student council campaigns — and this middle grade novel is a great read about how to navigate change and friendship.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
Vicki has been an active member of student council, BPA, swim team and soccer at North Harrison.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
Preston was a National Honor student, student council member, and three-sport athlete.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The school’s student council condemned antisemitism, two weeks after endorsing a controversial pro-Palestine statement.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
One of Logan's many involvements to highlight is his leadership as the student council president.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
His advice to people interested in public office: Get involved early — even as early as running for your school's student council.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Extracurricular activities for students include student council, JAG, athletics, mariachi and marching bands, junior chef competition, and more.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
The school year brings lots of new adventures — including dual student council campaigns — and this middle grade novel is a great read about how to navigate change and friendship.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
Vicki has been an active member of student council, BPA, swim team and soccer at North Harrison.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
Preston was a National Honor student, student council member, and three-sport athlete.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
The school’s student council condemned antisemitism, two weeks after endorsing a controversial pro-Palestine statement.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
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“Student council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20council. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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