Category: Council

12507552_972552969492175_711617619360807519_n1-520x245

Quarter 2 Council Update

Despite two school breaks, multiple snow days, and an extended exam week, Council has still had a very productive and eventful quarter! We began the quarter with a discussion in regards to a motion...

Reflections from a Former Council Moderator

Council’s next chapter is always one worth reading. I miss that soft thrill of watching the annual turnover meeting when old leadership quietly exits stage left. The auditorium feels a little emptier and a...

The Too-Long Tale of Freshmen Off Campus

When Anna and I came to HHS our freshman year, there was much discussion on whether or not freshmen should have off campus privileges. Many freshmen running for Council, including both of us, promised...

Does Council Really Do Anything?

“Council doesn’t do anything.” It’s something that every Council member will hear first-hand from their peers. Is this sentiment due to a lack of communication between the student body and Council, or does it...

Reflections from the Council Executive

First and foremost I believe that Council is a learning laboratory for civic engagement. I think it works as a learning laboratory specifically because of the processes that are in place. This process depends...

The Marauder Walks the Plank

In September of last year, senior representatives Julia Cook and Reilly Uiterwyk brought the rather controversial motion of changing the mascot to Council. Heated discussions within Council began, which rippled into school-wide discussions. However,...