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Bridging Voices: Student Leaders Share Plans for 2025-26

Hayden Xhokaxhiu, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

Hailey LaPlaca

Display case of the head of Student Council representatives of the 2025-26 school year.

Student Council 25-26

Eliza Blanchfield is the current President of the Student Council

President Eliza Blanchfield

I am beyond excited to be the student body president for the 2025-2026 school year. During my term I look forward to bridging the gap between staff and students, advocating for my peers and encouraging Bobcat spirit. While being Student Body President comes with a lot of responsibilities, it is extremely rewarding to see the end results of our efforts. This year we are aiming to increase school spirit, by implementing new ideas and working closely with the rest of the Student Council to execute these ideas in an effective manner.

Anoushka Das is the current vice president of student council. (photo courtesy of Anoushka Das)

Vice President Anoushka Das

As Vice President, I’m really excited about some of the changes we’re bringing this year. The goal is to create events that bring our school together, build spirit, and make the year memorable for everyone. The most rewarding part is definitely seeing the direct impact our work has on improving the school experience for everyone. Knowing that I have the support of my peers and our student council board is really fulfilling, and knowing that the student body trusts us to create a positive environment and be able to represent their voices is really great.

Disha Hosamani is the current Treasurer of the Student Council

Treasurer Disha Hosamani

This year I'm excited to help contribute to exciting school events such as pep rallies and trivia night. The most rewarding part of being the treasurer of student council is helping people. Even if it's just a small question about an event or supporting people. As well as seeing events come together that we as a team planned, such as 9th grade orientation. My favorite part about being treasurer is that I get to work with an amazing and fun group of people to help promote school activities and spirit!

Kaleigh Aparo is the current Public Relations Officer of the Student Council

Public Relations Officer Kaleigh Aparo

One of the new changes this year will be a newly formatted pep rally/location prior to homecoming. I am most excited for hosting these pep rallies and becoming closer to students within our school to provide a great year for all. Some of the goals I have for Student Council this year are maintaining a well run club community and creating a new look on how school spirit is viewed. In easier terms, heightening our school spirit to the max. Also, providing fair and equal opportunities as the middle ground between administrators and students. I feel the most rewarding part of this position is how well we are able to put ideas out and them be followed through with. As well as, the relationships I've already gained between fellow students, class officers, fellow Student Council leaders and the teachers/administrators involved. Although good things always have some kind of challenge, and I would say a challenge for me is making sure everybody's sayings/ideas are accounted for and do our best to follow through with what the students ask. Lastly, I have to say my favorite part about being in this position I earned is definitely the creativity and decisions I have a say in to make this club and community better.

Annabel Ambooken is the Secretary of the Student Council

Secretary Annabel Ambooken

This year, the student council board and I aim to make the school a better place by increasing school spirit and establishing a more inclusive community for the students here. I'm really looking forward to this year. Getting to serve on the executive board means we're not just suggesting ideas, we're actually the ones who get to bring major initiatives, like the pep rally, trivia night, homecoming, to life for the entire student body. I'm also excited to work with the rest of the board to build a genuinely cohesive, powerful team that leaves the school better and more connected than when we started. I really do enjoy my position because I am able to work together with the other members of the board to come up with new ideas and we are able to directly influence the decision that are made among the student body. I am confident that I will be successful in this position because I believe I can bring new and creative ideas into the group.

About the Contributors

Hayden Xhokaxhiu, Staff Writer

Hayden Xhokaxhiu is a student at SWHS who is excited to write for The Bobcat Prowl. Hayden is a returning captain for the varsity soccer team at the High School. He likes to spend time with family and enjoys other hobbies such as training at the field and reading.

Hailey LaPlaca, Staff Writer

Hailey LaPlaca is a Staff Writer for The Bobcat Prowl. She loves books and likes to focus on the bigger picture when she writes, so she can reach all readers. Hailey is a dual enrollment student at SWHS and MCC. She takes opportunities to actively participate and volunteer in events for the community. After High School, Hailey wants to go into Forensic Science and CSI in hopes of helping people.