CVHS elects new ASB candidates

With the close of the ASB elections on March 5, juniors Ian Hsu, Kiana Ayllon, Nahum Biruk, and Fatema Saeed as well as sophomore Maggie Lei-Chong came out on top. The officer-elects have high hopes and goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

“I will work to promote a more spirited, inclusive, and exciting school environment where all of our students feel welcomed and represented,” pledged Hsu, who won ASB president. He plans to create a week-long spirit week called “Mural Mania” where each class competes by painting new murals.

A common goal among the winners is to amplify and listen to student voices.

“I will work to create positive student engagement. I am dedicated to hearing what your needs are and working together to help better our community,” said VP-elect Ayllon. “I want to listen to the students’ voices more and really work to make their ideas actually happen and maybe surprise them with new ones.”

“I would like to start gaining more student participation in the student body and creating a sense of community,” agreed Lei-Chong, who will serve as ASB secretary next year. “I will listen to your ideas, advocate for your needs, and make sure your voices get heard.”

In order to win, the candidates promoted their strong experience and various leadership skills. 

“I have lots of experience working with money and finances through work,” explained treasurer-elect Biruk. “I also have a good grasp of how the position works, being able to see first hand what the position has in store.”

“I’ve been in leadership previous years, holding multiple other positions and growing in insight with the work I have done for each one,” said Saeed, who won the office of ASB school board representative. She plans to improve community togetherness and equity at CVHS. “I have strong communication skills and have worked with a wide variety of people in order to get the best outcome on bettering our school community and ensuring that everyone feels involved and connected on our campus.”

Next year’s seniors chose Sofia Tom as president, Halina Nguyen as vice president, Hailey Smith as secretary, and Ebenezer Mahteme as treasurer. 

Next year’s juniors chose Ryan Kwan as president, Rylan Quach as vice president, Allen Chin as secretary, and Rilen Ramirez as treasurer. 

Next year’s sophomores chose Scarlett Everson as president, Tristan Ayllon as vice president, Natalia Jamal as secretary, and Kai Rasmussen as treasurer.