Although the United State Congress doesn’t
seem to be able to get along and even went as far as shutting
down the Government earlier this year, SFHS Student
Council has been working hard to create events and
community opportunities in a spirit of cooperation.
Student Council is currently advised by social
studies teacher Julie Cuscaden and counselor Jill Salo.
Seven students from each grade are elected to represent
their class by coordinating events that encourage a positive
school climate, provide competition opportunities,
and give back to the community.
“[Council members get] the joy of giving back
to those around them, developing people skills, planning
skills, and leadership skills,” said Cuscaden.
Most students see the highly publicized events
like pep fests, but student council also spends time recognizing
people who might otherwise go unnoticed like
the bus drivers.
Student Council President Victoria Snyder said
one of their projects in December, aside from the classwide
food drive competition, is Bus Driver Appreciation
Day.
“Some people go in the morning at like 5:30 to
the bus garage and bring them muffins, doughnuts, and
juice and talk to them and thank them for doing their
job.” says Sophomore Kailin Berg.
Cuscaden and Snyder also said there is a banner
put out at lunches for the students to sign, and it is
delivered with the breakfast for the drivers.
“It’s to appreciate the bus drivers for all they do
for us,” Berg explains.
First-year student council member, Junior
Marlys Pilarski, tells us about what she has heard from
other students and what she is expecting this year.
“Other student council members have said that
we go and visit with them and they really appreciate it
and we have a good time talking with them.”
The district’s director of transportation, Dean
Krause, explains that students have been coming from
the high school to honor the drivers for about four years.
He says it has a great impact on the bus-drivers.
“[Since] the drivers aren’t told how much they
are appreciated,” said Dean, “they’re absolutely so happy
on that day.”