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Student Leadership Team Formally Installed at Mass of the Holy Spirit
Members of the 2017-18 Student Council were formally installed this week at the Mass of the Holy Spirit in front of a standing-room only crowd in the Greg Smith Memorial Gymnasium.
A strong sense of community and pride was felt throughout the event. Former student council members and MJS alumni now freshmen in high schools throughout the San Gabriel Valley returned to campus to introduce this year's student leadership team. One by one, alumni stepped to the podium to pass the proverbial torch. Thoughtful insight, and at times humorous advice, was shared with the audience culminating in the presentation of each position. Fr. Alan Phillip concluded the ceremony by leading the assembly in a collective blessing over the group.
From the first day of kindergarten continuing to eighth grade graduation, MJS weaves into its curriculum and places an emphasis on providing valuable leadership opportunities. Students develop public speaking, initiative, responsibility and collaborative decision-making to better serve their present and future communities.
The Eighth Grade Year: Student Council
From election speeches to graduation, Student Council provides valuable opportunities for Mayfield students especially in eighth grade. Representing the entire student body, student council officers support the school as a whole by connecting with the greater community, promoting fundraising events and acting as a liaison with the Headmaster and administration.
Mayfield’s student council is made up of class representatives for grades 5-8, with eighth grade officers in the roles of Commissioners of Public Relations, Commissioners of Religion and School Spirit, Commissioners of Technology Innovation and Technology Production, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice-President and President. Each officer has more than one responsibility throughout the year. The Commissioners of Public Relations promote all events and activities and produce the annual Talent Show, and the Commissioners of Religion and School Spirit organize the MJS School Families program and assist as needed with Masses and other special events. Commissioners of Technology Production focus mainly on providing technical support for student events, Morning Prayer and school masses, and the newest position Commissioners of Technology Innovation provide and implement creative opportunities as masters of D-Lab equipment such as BeeBots and 3D printers. The Treasurer manages fundraising and directs snack bar sales, and the Secretary records student council meetings and presents a “quote of the day” to the school community at Morning Prayer. The Vice-President runs all elections and, as second in command, supports the President in all of his or her official duties and stands in when necessary. The Student Body President as elected represents the student body to both the Mayfield community and other area schools. The President calls Morning Prayer to order, runs weekly student council meetings, meets with the Headmaster monthly to discuss student affairs and as the school year comes to a close, the President is called upon to speak at graduation.
The council officers are a true team, engaging in open discussion, and sharing ideas and collaborating on every project. The experience provides training in time management, problem solving and people skills and also develops individual leadership styles with the support of Pam Danni, Student Activities Director and Juan Garcia, Council Advisor.
Mayfield Junior School
405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 626.796.2774
Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.
