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1 6 T R E V O R D AY S C H O O L n W I N T E R 2 0 1 8 – 2 0 1 9 I want my time as a member of the Middle School Student Council to have an impact on future grades to come…. I feel a duty to those in lower grades to leave the Middle School in the best place possible for future students. –Andrew S. '23 epitomize the student described in the Trevor mission statement: "lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens." With many students seeking these select positions, how does one become a class representative? All students are invited to apply to be part of the Student Council. e application consists of five questions: n Why do you want to be a representative for your class? n What makes you a good leader? n What are your ideas for initiatives you'd like the Student Council to take up this year? n How can students and teachers work together to create a positive school environment? n What changes would you like to make to Trevor? Once all applications are in hand, the Middle School deans and Rebecca Damas, Director of Middle School, review the candidates and their responses. Four students are selected to serve as class repre- sentatives for each grade in the Middle School; each term lasts a full academic year. Once selected, the reps begin their work immediately, with regular meetings throughout the school year. e Middle School Student Council has a two-fold purpose. First, the class by Susan Mezo middle school student council T R E V O R T R A N S L AT E S : We asked class representatives of Trevor's Middle School Student Council why they sought their positions. eir answers are as diverse and unique as they are, as individuals. is is, after all, a serious commitment. It requires that 6th, 7th, and 8th graders give up valued free time for council meetings, work on service projects, and to actively engage with their classmates as peer leaders and role models. What is the appeal? Eighth grader Andrew S.'s answer has much to do with legacy. He said, "I want my time as a member of the Middle School Student Council to have an impact on future grades to come.… I feel a duty to those in lower grades to leave the Middle School in the best place possible for future students." Seventh grader, Makela S.'s focus has much more to do with the present: "I want to be on the Student Council so I can help make Trevor an even better place for students to feel happy and safe." Eighth grader Fatoumata B. has other goals. "I want to be a part of the Student Council to give my peers and myself a voice." ese statements illustrate why the council is so important and what it means to the students. Rather than seek a title or position for power, students serve as advocates for their peers. ey feel compelled to make a positive impact on the Middle School, improving the quality of student life, serving as a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard, building a bridge between the faculty and students, and focusing on giving back to the community. ey truly

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