CONFERENCE

The host student leadership team from Oxford High School selected “Rock the Love” as the theme that united decorations, spirit elements and activities throughout the three day event. The MASC/MAHS Board of Delegates, along with Matt Alley, MASSP Associate Director of Student Services, recognized more than 150 individuals, schools and outstanding programs with awards, including 2023 Adviser of the Year Jodie LugarMcManus of Parchment High School.

AIt is very exciting and fulfilling to see plans on paper become tangible. Seeing things on paper allows you to imagine all the possibilities and fun this event will bring by building your anticipation. Once you enter the actual conference center and see the decorations with thousands of other leaders who are just as excited, it is exhilarating and truly electrifying. It makes you feel like you are in the happiest place in the world and that all your hard work throughout the year paid off.

QWhat were some of your favorite moments of the event or planning time?

AMy overall favorite part of both the event and planning time was simply being around the incredible people of MASC/MAHS. The community that has been created and fostered makes you feel safe and ecstatic. Even just driving to the Amway or any BOD meeting, I am excited to be surrounded by the people who make up this association and the feeling of home.

Some other favorite moments of mine included walking through the skywalk on opening day, seeing and hearing all the excitement from other leaders. I also loved the opening ceremony skit that Oxford put on! From the songs that they sang to the story they performed, it was entertaining and creative. Finally, the awards ceremony was so fun to watch as students across the state of Michigan came together to celebrate other student leaders for their hard work and dedication. The excitement in the room was intoxicating and I loved seeing the reactions of the award winners.