GRADUATION SPEECH- STUDENT COUNCIL
As student council president, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the
teachers, parents, family, and friends, here today. We, the class of 2012, would not
have come this far without your continuous support and encouragement. Thank you
for everything you do. Today, as is tradition of the student council president, I am
going to tell you about the accomplishments that student council has made this
year.
The year began with our "Under the Sea" homecoming festivities. The parade
was great, the football game intense, and the dance was a fun time for all. The car
decorating contest, Swamp my Ride, was also a huge success with the winning cars
being displayed at the homecoming game. Following this was our annual Student
Council Blood Drive in which we set a District 155 and CLS record with 173 units of
blood donated. This was a huge accomplishment in which the entire student council
worked together to achieve. After this great success, student council raised funds for
UNICEF, an organization working in over 150 countries to give children the basics
for a healthy, safe, and educated, childhood. We raised over $200 which provided
800 children with safe water. In addition to this charity work, the student council is
also a sponsor for Adopt-a-Highway. We have adopted a portion of Route 14 where
we regularly conduct cleanups of our designated mile. The next event that student
council ran was the CLS Variety Show in which students had the chance to
showcase their many talents. Around the holidays, students and staff at CLS also
had the opportunity to write cards to soldiers deployed overseas. This was a chance
for the Crystal Lake South community to show that we care and appreciate the
soldiers efforts and sacrifices. The student council also held a candy cane gram
delivery where students wished friends a Happy Holiday. This helped to raise funds
for our Turnabout dance with the theme of '2012'. This week was matched with
heavy competition between each class with the 'Deck the Halls' event and the Pep
Rally Dodge ball tournament. In the end, the dance was great and the decorations
were amazing. Then, the student council decided to host yet another blood drive. We
collected a total of 153 units. Therefore, the grand total of blood units collected by
student council this year reached over 300. It is an understatement to say that the
student council started and ended the year with a bang.
To conclude, I would like to thank Mr. Altmann, the student council advisor,
for being a great role model and a wonderful advisor. A huge thanks my fellow
student council officers; Mia Balasi (Vice President), Hannah Atkinson (Secretary),
and John Baik (Treasurer). We worked as a team and formed great friendships.
Finally, I would like to address the faculty and the Class of 2012 for the final time
as student council president. Thank you for a great year and good luck with your
future endeavors.
Congratulations Graduates.