Megan is the current president of the LHS Student Council. Her leadership has resulted in many successful events this year. Her drive and dedication are unmatched, yet she lifts up the other council members by seeking their input and empowering their leadership skills. Megan makes it possible for her advisors to advise and not lead.  Megan hosted the annual Late Night in Saber City and Mr. LHS event. She chaired the Snowball Dance decorating committee. She oversaw the annual Sweets and Treats Halloween event and all of Legacy's Homecoming events. She does it all yet manages to delegate and involve others. She truly makes it a student-led organization.

When COVID brought many shutdowns, and a decline in mental health for many in her school and community, Macee took action. She worked to develop a Mental Health awareness group that met once a month. Originally called “Snack & Chat” then later renames the “Be the Light Group” Macee works with our school social worker to give students a safe place to share their concerns and also find outlets or resources to help deal with their mental health challenges. Macee is also our Student Council President and is active in all initiatives. Including the Tuesday morning “Greeting with Kindness” initiative. Students come in the door greeted by many STUCO members and a special treat as a pick-me-up and encouragement to have a great day. Macee is a great leader because she puts action into making our school culture and climate more positive!

Lily stepped up early on in her high school Student Council career. She has always taken on a leadership position to help Mandan's Student Council and others achieve their goals. She has made a great effort to grow in her role as a leader as well. It can be tough to be an effective leader, learn how to delegate, and inspire, but Lily has come a long way in becoming a great leader. Even though she may struggle, she is always finding ways to help others, make others smile, and make Mandan a better place.

Skylar Beck, the South Prairie School StuCo Secretary/Treasurer, has been so helpful with assisting with their 6th - 12th grade ROCK program. This stands for Royals Of Character and Kindness, since they are the South Prairie ROYALS. The program is based on the six pillars of Character Counts. Teachers fill out ROCK slips on students when they see them exhibiting one of the pillar's attributes. Our Student Council members hang the slips in our commons area as a positive reminder of all the great qualities our students possess. Skylar consistently checks for slips that need to be hung up, which is a huge help to her advisor and the rest of the Student Council. 

Olivia has taken on the leadership of President-Elect. She is always willing to help out on committees and lead pep rallies. She is always willing to direct the underclassmen to help out with different activities. She can be counted on to get the job done. Pep Rallies for state tournaments, Homecoming events, the blood drive, bake sales and monthly events. All have been effective thanks to Olivia's help and leadership.  Olivia is a great example for future students to learn from and follow. She does a great job of leading through example.

Gabby has been a willing and involved member of our school's Student Council for the last three years, but it has really been in this last year that she has really become a leader for our school. Gabby has always been one of the first to volunteer for committees or helping with projects. More than that, we can depend on the fact that she does what she says she will do. In this last year, as our Student Council president, Gabby makes all of the agendas, runs the meetings, organizes events and communicates regularly with not only me, but administration on various events. She has taken the lead on writing the agendas for our monthly meetings and lining up activities for our StuCo day of service and learning.

Despite not being an officer on her Student Council, Kate Harris from Oakes High School shows exemplary leadership skills, making her worthy to be the May Member of the Month. Kate is always the first to volunteer, and the last to leave. Kate is known for involvement in multiple committees within her Student Council and has worked with Great Plains Food Bank for food distribution around her community.

Despite not being a student council cabinet representative this year, Alexis has worked hard to be involved and help the Grand Forks Central Student Council. Lexi headed up the project creating council T-shirts, was integral in planning fall spirit week, and was instrumental when it came to the GFC giving tree event. A project typically spread out among all student council members was delegated to the 8 cabinet members due to distance learning. GFC was still short on gifts so Lexi took it upon herself to volunteer and got over 30 gifts filled by herself within a week!

Makayla is the current president of the LaMoure High School Student Council. She is known for being the first to volunteer to serve, has expanded food drives in her area, and has created fundraisers for a Lamoure teacher with cancer.

Alexa has assisted in planning a myriad of events, including Homecoming coronation, pep rallies, and games; “Kind Week”; YES committee; Epilepsy Awareness Month; and the Langdon High School Blood Drive. She strives to be a role model and is not afraid to step up, roll up her sleeves, and get work done!

Aidan’s incredibly reliable leadership and strength of character is integral to the success of the West Fargo Student Council. He took the initiative to be one of the key members of the Fill the Dome campaign, contacting local organizations for donations and boxes to load the non-perishable food items. He has also sat on an advisory council for the State Superintendent and planned coronation and other Homecoming activities.

Abby is Legacy’s Student Council President. In her time as a member, she has delegated students to committees, worked to build a culture of positivity, and has played an integral role in many of the events the council hosts including homecoming, Saber Sweets and Treats, and Late Night in Saber City. Though a student of such accomplishment could be prideful, Abby is known for her kindness and radiates positivity.

Gabrielle is the Maple Valley Student Council President. A great communicator, Gabby mentors younger members, listens to all points-of-view, enthusiastically takes on school spirit projects, and maintains a positive attitude even in difficult situations. She also has had a role with the annual food drive to increase presence in elementary classrooms, is leading a committee to help make the Maple Valley school parking lot safer, and is working with administration on getting a healthy snack machine in school.

At the beginning of the nationwide quarantine last spring, Gabby led her student council in two unique projects: a flipgrid video of their best dad joke sent to families in the district and a TikTok-style video sending teacher appreciation messages.

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Lexi is the Secretary for Mandan Student Council and is known to help with everything the council does, while still trying to let others take the lead sometimes. To highlight some of the work she’s done, Lexi organized a School Wide Day of Caring, Trick or Treat for Canned Goods, provided food for a local food pantry, and led the Community Clean up day along with the Mandan City Clean-up day. "Lexi is so willing to go above and beyond to make things happen at our school and in our community.”

Leah is the community service rep on the Legacy High School Student Council. This past year, she has taken it upon herself to create monthly service opportunities. Some of the events she has organized and planned includes a blood drive through Vitalant, bell ringing with Salvation Army, Heaven's Helper Soup Kitchen, Zion Lutheran Church's Trunk or Treat, and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. Her fundraising work for the Alzheimer's Association is especially exceptional because she planned multiple service opportunities for the month of September. 

Cali actively runs all meetings with the Jim Hill executive board and has been instrumental in the success of Jim Hill’s haunted house. She also is a school party activity planner, student guide at parent teacher conferences, mentors students with special needs weekly, and volunteers with the school recycling program.

Cali was instrumental in bringing the "Mystic" back to Jim Hill as a school mascot, along with bringing back the singing of the school song to increase school spirit at all assemblies. She has helped lead the sock and food drives for charity and helps other members achieve their community service hours. She gives of her personal time to food pantries and soup kitchens. She has helped with the council’s reading to animals project at the humane society and several other community events. 

Samantha is an integral part of the Grand Forks Central High School Student Council. Her involvement in student council can be highlighted by her 100 hours of leadership program recognition for 4 years, management of social media for the school, pep rally planning, wrapping hundreds of gifts for the giving tree, running half time game entertainment, and volunteerism all around on the GFC student council. She missed the Halloween dance last year because she was the only student to help clean up the haunted house. Her involvement has been described as a vital part of the school community and culture of high school in Grand Forks.