For its exemplary
record of leadership, service and activities that serve to improve the
school and community, the Chesterton High School Student Government has been
recognized as a 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National
Association of Student Councils (NASC). Chesterton High School is one of
four schools in Indiana to receive this honor.
“Receiving a
National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on
the part of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council
program,” said Ann Postlewaite, National Association of Secondary School
Principals (NASSP) student programs director. “NatStuCo applauds the work of
the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue
their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
“We work hard to
serve our school and community and this honor reminds us that we are making
a positive impact. I am so proud of our team because even though we were
challenged with tragedies this year, we came together and built our school
back up,” said Student Government President Amber Heilmann.
To meet the
requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council
must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to the basic requirements such
as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election
process, the councils have demonstrated successful sponsorship and
participation in activities such as leadership development and service to
the school and community. Councils awarded the gold level of the award have
successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.
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