St. Patrick Catholic High School Student Council earns national recognition
Biloxi, Miss. (April 16, 2018) – For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the St. Patrick Catholic High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NatStuCo).
“Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Ann Postlewaite, national Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) student programs director. “NatStuCo applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written consultation, regular meetings, a democratic election process, the councils have to demonstrate successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Councils awarded the gold level of the award have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.
About National Student CouncilÂ
National Student Council (NatStuCo) provides and promotes professional development and leadership training to student council advisers who, in turn, teach leadership skills to student council members. NatStuCo is dedicated to preparing and empowering student leaders to better serve their schools and communities. For more information, visit www.NatStuCo.org.
About NASSP
For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, Virginia, visit www.nassp.org or call 703-860-0200.
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