The High School Student Council(HSSC) invited fellow students to a free-of-charge party on April 14th. Despite the upcoming AP exams, almost 80 participants gathered for an evening with their friends.

Throughout the night, students immersed themselves in various games and activities. They started off with some classic outdoor mini-games, including a rigorous match of tug-of-war, a mind-boggling three-legged hustle, and the traditional grade-level relay race. After a delicious chicken and pizza dinner, partygoers reveled in board games, face painting, and more at the carnival-style event. To top off the night, they gathered around the bonfire and roasted marshmallows over the flames. 

At the party, HSSC members enthusiastically hosted games and served snacks. However, this effort during the social was only the tip of the iceberg of the work the student leadership put in to bring the spring social to life. Brandon, a freshman in the committee, said, “The preparation was a little overwhelming because a middle school ASA was going on in the gym, so it was a bit hard for us to prepare there.” 

Matthew, student body vice president, commented, “Although most of the logistics and details were laid out before spring break, the preparation procedures happened the week of the party.” He added, “I know it might have been very difficult to organize and coordinate all the hectic list of ‘to-dos’ when we only had two or three weeks of AP exams left. So I’d like to thank everyone again and I appreciate them for following all the shifts and instructions.”

Mr. Hutchings, the advisor, shared his feedback. Although he praised the members of their service to the DIS community with the festive social, he reflected, “I think they need to do a better job of meeting timelines to setting timeline goals for themselves. Besides that, I want to tell them that sometimes, in a position where you are serving the community, it can often feel like a thankless job, but they need to know that they’re making an impact whether or not they can feel it or see it.” 

Thanks to the student council, high schoolers let loose all their exam stress at the celebration. 10th grader Isabella said, “I think the party [was] very fun, and I really liked the sports we did in the first session of the party!” Emily, in 12th grade, also commented that she enjoyed the party games–especially because the seniors dominated the activities and took first place overall. 

In particular, the seniors created countless memories with their friends at the last social of their high school days. Kevin in 12th grade said, “I’m happy because I’m at the party, but I do feel a tinge of sadness because this is my last HSSC party. Hopefully, I’ll look back at this with happiness.” 

Despite some last-minute preparations, student leaders pulled off an amazing celebration. Now they set their sights on hosting a live, in-person talent show on May 18th. Stay tuned for more details from the High School Student Council.