by Kaylor Nordhus, staff writer

Just when it was thought that Executive Student Council had revamped every aspect of Carroll this year, leaders decided to hold the first Student Council Banquet.

“All the other sports get banquets so why shouldn’t Student Council get one as well?” said Aubrey Burgess, student body president.

Logan Albers, Executive Service officer, was the brains behind implementing this new banquet.
“We had such a great year with Student Council and we accomplished a lot more than we expected, so I felt it was appropriate to reward the wonderful Student Council officers for their hard work,” said Albers.

The banquet was held Wednesday in the commons, with the floating aroma of the catered meal from Olive Garden. Class videos played during dinner, while light-hearted chatter about this year’s Student Council accomplishments clung to the conversations between officers.

When the time came for speeches, each grade’s president and vice president got up to give a speech. There were emotions that mixed between relief—that all StuCo obligations were over for the year—and sadness—that the beloved seniors on both senior stuco and executive council would not be returning next year.

Chloe Charles, freshman class president, said that she thoroughly enjoyed her time at the banquet. “The classes all had a representative to speak for them and it was a great way to wrap up the year!” said Charles.

Awards were given out proceeding the speeches, and each officer was acknowledged.
“I liked giving out the awards and I think everyone felt that the job that they did was recognized,” said Abby Johnsen, Student Council sponsor.

Ms. Johnson said the goal for next year was to hopefully be able to provide the meals for each of the officers, so they wouldn’t have to pay. Another improvement for next year will be to transfer some responsibility to the parents to help out with the banquet.
“We received a pretty good turnout this year and we hope it will be even bigger and better in the years to come,” said Albers.