Student Union

The Community Service Office is continuing its annual Wellston Summer Program with the leadership of sophomore Victoria Williams. Victoria is working with 15 students from the Wellston school district to implement a student government structure in their high school.

Victoria has asked a number of Student Union leaders to share their experiences and help the students develop a comprehensive student government program. In particular, Sophomore Class President, Morgan Debaun has worked with the group to reflect on her own experiences in high school and college student government.

On July 2nd I had the opportunity to sit on a panel with other Student Union leaders to talk about my experiences and field questions from the Wellson students. They are a very energetic group and I'm excited for the new student government they are going to create at their school.

They have set up a structure that focuses on three areas: Helping Hands & Services, Social Life, and School Improvement. Each of these structures has 5 representatives and 1 Vice President. In addition to those representatives a President, Secretary and Treasurer is elected.

The Wellston students are really focused on improving their school by uniting students to form a cohesive community. Much of their work mirrors what we need to do in Student Union, and I wish them the best.

For more information about the program, please visit http://www.communityservice.wustl.edu/wellston/