By Saige Cullup

Photograph by Saige Cullup

The halls of Sedro-Woolley High School are filled with 1,087 students. That is 1,087 different voices, many of whom do not get heard. The nine members of ASB are here to represent those voices, according to ASB Secretary Blaine Hindman. “The voice of the student body, is what drives us to be ASB members,” said Hindman. Using group ideas, making hard decisions, and promoting school spirit, ASB hopes to give the voices lost in the hallways a chance. Starting out the 2015- 16 school year, ASB and Leadership teamed up to promote more spirit throughout the school. “Every year during the school year, as the school year goes on, you’re kind of dreading school… even ASB feels like that, but our goal is to make the year go smooth,” said Treyton Howell, vice president of ASB. “We do not want it to be the same as last year.” added Ortiz. Hindman explains how with permission from Taco Bell, the council used ‘Live Mas’ as this year’s slogan. “We even have certain weeks set aside, that encourages students to do good.” The ASB council came up with better ways to “encourage students to do whatever they can.” Cultural Ambassador Adrianna Ortiz also added in that we have, “Taco deals, Free Taco Friday!” This year ASB and Leadership teamed up to promote more spirit throughout the school. “It feels like every year during the school year you are really pumped the first few months. As the school year goes on, you’re kind of dreading school… even ASB feels like that, but our goal is to make the whole year smooth,” said Howell. Throughout every week of the school year, there are weeks set aside to focus on these goals. Representatives for the school who are ‘Cub Strong’ get the opportunity to be a ‘Spirit Hero’, Howell explains. “..We get two people from each class and we reward them.. like recognize them for being spirited… and we reward them with a blue cape, and they go to the games and promote the spirit…” said Ortiz. “To make the whole year a place people want to come…our goal is to have activities and to have things that make it like that,” said Howell. Being involved and apart of Sedro-Woolley High School is an important part of the plan for ASB. This year the ASB council opened up meetings to the students. Hindman explained that, “Our meetings are open. If you have any ideas let us know, because we value your opinions.”