Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! This year, Student Council is in the hands of some really amazing people, composed of two seniors and three juniors. The cabinet aims to amplify their ideas and make Student Council, and LM in general, a better community for everyone. I am very fortunate to have the chance to work with them as a Committee Head this year, and recently, I had the chance to interview each cabinet member to see what Student Council means to them and what their ideas are for this year.

Zada has a lot of experience in StuCo. She was Radnor Committee Secretary her sophomore year and Cabinet Secretary her junior year before she was elected President.

Q: Since you are basically the face of the school, describe how you run such a huge club like Student Council and how you handle the public pressure of being the president?

A: Well, first of all, Student Council is never just about the president. Yes, the president has a few distinct responsibilities, but we truly function as a team, and everyone pulls their weight. We’re also really fortunate to have Mr. [Sean] Capkin and Mr. Isselman guiding us, and the seven subcomittees keep everything running efficiently  Honestly, little would get done without all of us working together, and I’m so grateful for the amazing group we have this year.

As for pressure, there can definitely be moments of backlash. That’s when I remind myself: you can’t please everyone, and not everyone sees all the work that goes into Student Council. It helps me push that kind of feedback off my shoulders. Overall, the real pressure is just making sure our events run smoothly, and so far, I think we’ve done a great job with that, which makes me really happy.

Q: For anybody who wants to run for office next year, what is your advice? What did you do to make your campaign so successful?

A: My biggest advice for anyone who wants to run next year is to dedicate yourself not only to Student Council but also to your peers. When people vote, they usually don’t know the behind-the-scenes work you’ve put into Student Council, but they do remember how you’ve treated them and the connections you’ve built. If you’re ever interested in running, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions because I’d be happy to help. And if you’re looking for inspiration, all three of my campaigns are still on my Instagram, @mayazforpresident.

Q: What are your ideas/plans for this year?

A: My goals this year are to make sure student voices are heard and that everyone feels comfortable reaching out to me—or anyone on Student Council—to share their wants and needs. I also want to follow through on as many of my campaign ideas as possible. So far, I’ve already launched the Job Board, created the Lip Dub Committee (which will be opening applications later this year), and helped make the @aces.nation account more active with fun and engaging posts.

O’Gara was the Cabinet Co-Treasurer last year alongside alumna Hannah Cohen ’25 before being elected Vice President.

Q: Why do you think Student Council is different from other clubs?

A: I think Student Council is different from other clubs because what we do are things that the rest of the school gets to experience. For example, the music Fridays, pep rally, and Maroon Madness are all things we do for the entire school.

Q: What is your favorite part about LM?

A: My favorite thing about LM is all the traditions, like the pep rally, Maroon v. White, Maroon Madness, Radnor Week, etc…

Q: What are your idea’s/plans for this year?

A: I would like to try and start an Eagles Autism Foundation event, given that the Eagles are our football team, and the fact that my workplace hosts events for this foundation inspires me to try and have one here at the school.

Schur was the Promotions Committee Vice Secretary before being elected Cabinet Secretary.

Q: What are your ideas/plans this year as Secretary?

A: One of my primary goals this year is to reduce the length of the LUNCH LINES! Some students have to wait through the entire first half of Lunch & Learn just to get their food, which doesn’t leave a ton of time for studying, socializing, or meeting with teachers. Also, I would like to establish better and direct communication between the cabinet and general Student Council members. For example, how to join StuCo? Ask Mr. Isselmann (the new faculty advisor for Student Council) at [email protected] or visit him in room 123. Lastly, I want to provide more volunteer opportunities for general members.

Q: Why did you want to run for cabinet?

A: I wanted to be part of the cabinet because I love StuCo, and working alongside so many amazing and intellectual people makes me super happy! I also look forward to leading events and setting a good example for aspiring cabinet members.

Wallace was a general member before he was elected Treasurer.

Q: Why did you want to run for cabinet?

A: I ran for cabinet because I really enjoy being part of Student Council and wanted the chance to make an impact at LM. This role gives me the opportunity to share new ideas, take on more responsibility, and help lead events that bring the whole school together. I also wanted to represent my school and work with others who also wanted to make LM the best it could be.

Q: What is your favorite part about LM?

A: My favorite part about LM is definitely the teachers. It makes such a big difference knowing there are teachers you can go to for not just classwork but also advice in general. A lot of them are really approachable and make learning less stressful. Having teachers who actually care and want you to do well is one of the reasons LM is so special.

Before being elected Sergeant At Arms, Newsome was the Underclass Committee Vice Chair, in which he helped lead LM’s second ever Mini-THON, which raised double the amount of the year before.

Q: Why do you think the Student Council makes an impact on the school community?

A: In my opinion, Student Council has this impact because its primary goal is to bring together various aspects of our school in order to support the student body as a whole, such as support for different clubs, fostering school spirit, and more! It also provides the space for students to express themselves, which can lead to direct changes to the LM experience. I view StuCo as a club, but to me, it’s more of a hub that connects the various groups and communities in our school.

Q: What is your favorite part about LM?

A: The community. The students, teachers, and staff contribute so much to the fabric of LM, and without them, LM wouldn’t be what it is.