What the Heck to Expect from Exec

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CATHERINE CHIANG
DAISY PROM
Opinion Editors

Most students are getting adjusted to the routine of school life—but not this year’s Fall Executive board. Their goals range from creating a welcoming school environment to raising school participation and pride. Though their theme is “Just Do Moor,” the budget cuts may limit how much they can do.
• EXEC’S TO-DO LIST
As budget cuts continue to take from us, expectations—and criticisms—for Exec are higher than ever. Despite the scrutiny, they plan to change our school completely.
Continuing the “Give Back” tradition, students can donate ten dollars to their favorite club or organization when they buy an ASB card, which includes discounts for a staggering 150 businesses. In addition, because we rarely see our performing and athletic teams, Exec is working to incorporate them more often during events such as Quad Fridays.
Exec is also putting more focus on one aspect: publicity. In addition to the administration’s Blue & Gold Fridays, Exec plans to sell shirts to be worn on Fridays in order to promote school unity. With increased activity, Exec hopes to reach out to the school and the student body. Of course, budget cuts are a perennial hindrance to AHS’ endeavors, as well as a blow to morale. Yet, Exec is hoping to work around this obstacle with the admins’ help.
• WHAT’S COMING UP
An early Homecoming has upped the pressure for clubs involved. On Oct. 14, if all goes well, the Mighty Moor Marching Band will parade to Moor Field (with police escorts) to pump up spirit; our dedicated alumni will be attending and our football team will have worked their way to winning the Almont League. With the traditional fireworks and half-time show, our Homecoming game should be quite the spectacle.
• WASC
Another situation to worry about is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) evaluation. Exec is anxiously keeping track of recent and current school events for the committee. President Amy He says that Exec is concerned about “what we need to be careful about so that we can make sure when WASC comes, we add to the positive aspects of our student body.”
• THE BIG PICTURE
All of these elements end up creating “an even more positive and welcoming” atmosphere on campus, as well as reach out to students in order to build a united student body. He acknowledges that changing the attitude
of AHS starts with Exec. “I honestly hope the student body … sees us as role models,” He said. “I want [them] to see that if they too … are willing to get involved and work hard, [they] can have the same great
experience in high school as Exec has had.”
As budget cuts keep us on edge, we watch Exec with desperation. However, with the can-do attitude of our leaders, their goals look less far-fetched than approaching reality.