Since January 22, juniors have been communicating to their lower classmen and their peers for a chance at becoming a senior class officer. Senior class officers help plan senior events such as graduation and senior games. Officers ensure that the senior class has a fulfilling senior year.
Isai Perez Jr. serves as the senior class treasurer for the class of 2026. In this role, Perez handles the class’s funds, keeps track of money from fundraisers and events and helps the senior class stay on budget for activities like senior breakfast, senior picnic and graduation.
“I think that the most important job I have is dealing with the money,” Perez said. “I have to deal with funding with certain senior events, I contact businesses and get sponsors for events like senior sunrise and senior sunset.”
Perez isn’t just good with numbers—he brings a fun, positive energy to the role too. Whether organizing a fundraiser or helping classmates plan an event, Perez makes sure things are both organized and enjoyable.
“I think it’s the most fun because I have gotten close to the other officers and we have fun just working together, seeing our plan come to life,” Perez said.
Ashley Keesee serves as one of the senior class sponsors where she plays a key role in planning and coordinating senior class activities throughout the year. Keesee works closely with class officers and other senior class sponsors to ensure that events are well-organized and effectively communicated to students.
“[Being a senior class officer] means that someone cares very deeply about their senior class, and they want to make sure they have the best senior year possible,” Keesee said.
Signing up for class officer positions gives students the opportunity to take an active role in their school community. Class officers help represent their peers, plan events and support school traditions throughout the year.
“I think it is important that people join the senior student council because, if you do, you get a front row seat to everything you will do your senior year. It’s a chance to be involved and engaged with your fellow peers” Perez said.
Serving in a leadership role also helps students develop important skills such as responsibility, communication and teamwork. When more students participate, it ensures that a variety of voices and ideas are represented, strengthening school spirit and unity.
“Historically, there’s been a senior sunrise or things like that. We don’t have any part of that, but that’s also your senior officers that come up with that,” Keesee said “I think that’s probably one of the most important things to them.”
Students considering running for class office signed up for a Buzz Time session meeting that further explained what being a class officer is on Jan. 23.
