The Student Council Reborn: Setting New Standards?

The Student Council — one of the most anticipated organizations of the year to represent the students’ voices — was known for not following through with their promises and being passive. Now, after a 2-year halt due to the pandemic, the Student Council has been reborn. Will history repeat itself, or will they break their infamous past like we hope for?

Originally established in 2014, the Student Council was held every year for students to vote for who represents the voices of the student body. Their aims and objectives focus on improving the learning experience in school, both for the students and teachers. They held rally campaigns, debates, and various promotions to win the students over. They have made many promises that are “beneficial” to the student body, but many of these promises went unfulfilled.

Year after year, Student Council representatives were elected and wished for many changes that never saw the light of day. For instance, the Student Council of 2019 promised many things like “e-sports competitions” and “extended break times”, when none of these came into effect. Another example would be the Student Council of 2016, when the elect-president promised to get rid of “mistake of one, mistake of all”—a former disciplinary rule wherein an entire class gets punished for the misconduct of one student. These promises contributed greatly to these representatives’ success in the elections, yet they never did what they promised.

While it may seem like the Student Council’s “irresponsibility” is the root of the issue, it is arguable that they have struggled to hold their ground in school. In previous years, many have mentioned that they did want to fulfill their promises, but instead got rejected in the face of the school’s administration. Instead of being the students’ voice, they were just as voiceless. In addition, the Student Council of 2019 mentioned that they had no budget to execute their plans, and the recent pandemic shutting them down entirely. These faults were something out of the Council’s control, but now that we have recognized and fixed most of said faults, the Student Council should have no issue executing their agenda.

All in all, it is looking hopeful for the new and “reborn” Student Council. Our new representatives have colorful visions for the future of SAMIS, and now more than ever, they have the power and determination to execute it. Let’s hope and believe that this council marks a new legacy and sets the proper standards for the future councils to come.

Adviser's Note

First of all, I would like to congratulate the new members and newly appointed editors of SAMIS Chronicle for this academic year. Your honesty, integrity, and determination have made you deserving and worthy of your spot in the publication. Remarkably, you were able to produce the 2nd Volume, Issue No. 1 of the school newspaper. Commendable, indeed.

While deserving the praise of being campus journalists, please be reminded of the power of humility and wisdom as a leader. Never forget that the organization exists to serve the studentry by providing unbiased and true information and developing reasonable opinions that directly affect you and/or students.

Remember that your work greatly contributes to the betterment of the institution. You matter. You are a solution. What you do is worthy of recognition. I can’t wait to see your creativity and critical-mindedness in the next issue of SAMIS Chronicle. Kudos!

Mr. Klarc Luis D. Tamayo School paper Adviser