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McAllen, Texas— For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, McAllen Memorial High School’s student council has been awarded a 2017 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).
“Receiving an NASC National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Ann Postlewaite, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) student programs director.
“NASC applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
“Our council has participated in many projects that have impacted our community. We have strived to make a mark with our service and our leadership. This recognition is proof of all the hard work that went into accomplishing that task”, said Fernanda Aguilera, Student Council President.
“It’s an honor to work with such a committed group of students. These kids are a great example of true leadership and service. I’m glad they get to reap the benefits of the projects they worked so hard to plan and execute”, said Valeria Carpenter, Student Council Co-Advisor.
To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.
To learn more about the National Council of Excellence Award, visit www.nasc.us/ncoe. Since 1931, the goal of NASC has been to help all student councils become more effective organizations. NASC represents middle level and high school councils nationwide. It creates the opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate. NASC is a program of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). For more information on NASC, visit www.nasc.us.
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