The Advocate (February 2021)

Junior Ella Scott becomes the new student representative for the SDOW School Board Feb. 24. “I am very excited for the experience I hope to gain from this
role,” Scott said. Scott will take over the role from senior Kaleb Burr. Photo by Alyssa Warnecke
Luke Newhouse
Reporter
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ella scoTT iNducTed as New scHool board rePreseNTaTive
This past week, junior Ella Scott was sworn in as
the new school board representative of WHS. The
induction took place on Feb. 24 where she was introduced
to the members of the school board. Scott, who
was recently elected by her peers, will remain in this
position until next February.
“My primary responsibility is to go to school board
meetings and inform them of the going ons at WHS,”
Scott said. “This includes sports games, important
tests, concerts and other news.”
Scott is involved in many clubs, including Student
Council, Link Crew, NHS, Book Club, Orchestra and
Theatre Guild, as well as being the class president last
year and co-president this year. So while she is very
qualified to represent the school, she also can’t wait for
the opportunity to do just that.
“I am very excited about the experience I hope to
gain with this role,” Scott said.
Scott fills a big role in the school system, a very important
one at that.
“The student representative is important because
it gives the student body a voice,” Washington School
Board member Matt Wilson said. “We have reports and
updates from teachers and staff, but with the student
rep, we get to hear all aspects of what is going on in
the schools.”
The road ahead is not clear by any means, but Scott
feels like she can help make the lives of students easier
next year.
“I feel the need that during this bizarre time, it’s
important for the school board to know the wants and
needs of the student body,” Scott said.
The representative from last year, senior Kaleb
Burr, was able to navigate through the unusual time to
bring the school board the information they needed to
make the best decisions possible.
“The best part was becoming more aware of what
goes on at the high school,” Burr said. “It was good to
talk about all of the good things that go on.”
With the uncertainty ahead for this next year, Burr
offered some advice to Scott.
“Make sure everyone is represented,” Burr said.
“Don’t be nervous, and be confident.”
Even though things may be tough at the moment
for some students, Scott plans to bring hope.
“We’ve all been through so much this past year,
and unfortunately school hasn’t made anything easier,”
Scott said, “so I hope to eliminate at least some of the
stress in students’ lives through this position.”
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