School Leaders

Class representatives plans out AHS’s future

McKenzie Yi and senior class sponsor Whitney Hardy look over catalogs for ideas.

Senior Class President McKenzie Yi

Q: Why did you decide to run for class president?
A: “At first, I didn’t really think about running for president I was just running to be apart of the SGA board. When I got to be president junior year, I realized that I really wanted to stay in my position. I tried to campaign on Twitter and I thought about how to write my speech.”

Q: What do you do as class president?
A: “Along with other board members, we raise money for Prom and try to increase the school spirit.”

Q: As class president, how much amount of responsibility do you put into your job?
A: “It’s a lot of responsibility that comes with being president of your class. If something goes wrong with class events, I feel that it is my fault. It’s hard because all the blame could be pointed at me, but when things go right, it feels good knowing that some of my classmates are happy.

Q: What tips do you have for others?
A: “You have to be friendly and interact with your class if you want to be president of your class.”

Junior Class President Kyle Dalsimer

Q: Why did you decide to run for class president?
A: “I ran for president because I really feel like I can make a difference and benefit my class.”

Q: As class president, how much amount of responsibility do you put into your job?
A: “As president, I help to put together class fundraisers. I also find fun ways to get the class of 2019 involved and have a good time during their high school experience.”

Q: What do you do as class president?
A: “The end goal I am trying to achieve is to raise enough funds for my class so that we can pay for Prom and have a great experience. Like last year’s Prom, they had it on a yacht. But for my class, I wanted something better than that.”

Q: What tips do you have for others?
A: “Be responsible for your class, don’t make mistakes and always listen to others.”

Sophomore Class President Vy Luu

Q: Why did you decide to run for class president?
A: “I ran for president because I wanted to challenge myself with something that I would have never done before or though of doing, since I have more of a quiet personality.”

Q: What do you do as class president?
A: “As president, I would have to come up with ideas to help fundraise for our Prom later on. I also want to leave a class gift behind when we graduate.”

Q: As class president, how much amount of responsibility do you put into your job?
A: “My responsibility is that I have to communicate to the class on what to plan and what events are worth planning in order for the majority to participate. I’m also representing the class at it’s best.”

Q: What tips do you have for others?
A: “You should be confident in yourself. Don’t worry about the competition or popularity, just do your best and be open minded to new ideas from others.”

Freshmen Class President Jimmy Le

Q: Why did you decide to run for class president?
A: “I ran for president because I felt a passion for it. It might sound silly to feel passionate about something I hadn’t yet experienced when running. But I wanted to be a leader for my grade. It felt right to commit myself to the school and step up when few other applicants signed up.

Q: What do you do as class president?
A: “I’m the freshmen class president. As president, I organize fundraisers and class meetings.”

Q: As class president, how much amount of responsibility do you put into your job?
A: “My main responsibility is to supervise and organize the fundraisers for Prom. Prom is incredibly expensive and along with my vice president and board, we have the challenging task to fundraise for it. In creating these fundraisers and class meetings, I have to make a lot of plans, spreadsheets, and help out at the fundraisers. This important role that I chose to be is priceless.”

Q: What tips do you have for others?
A: “Make decision that aren’t going to hurt anybody in the long run. Be yourself because who else is going to do it for you.”