When senior Lily Dumont decided to run for Student Council President, it wasn’t just about the title; it was about creating a school year filled with spirit, inclusiveness and memories everyone will hold on to for a lifetime. 

Dumont had previously been Student Council’s Student Life Chair and secretary for her sophomore and junior year, respectively. For her senior year, Dumont wanted to take her leadership role to the next level. Now as Student Council President, Dumont hopes to brighten school spirit, boost event participation throughout all grades and make sure everyone feels included in the Titan community.

“I feel responsible for being the voice of not just the senior class, but [for] everyone,” Dumont said. “I just want everyone to be involved. Every event’s better when everyone [is involved].”

Dumont loves looking forward to exciting activities, which drives her plans for the year. She hopes to make spirit days, pep rallies and yearly traditions, such as the Winter Ball, more engaging and come up with new ways to refresh old school favorites. One idea is to replace the traditional dodgeball tournament with a volleyball tournament, potentially engaging more students in the event.

Funding, Dumont admits, is one of the board’s biggest challenges. Last year’s limited fundraising opportunities had a big impact on the student councils’ vault. With less money to work with, Dumont and her team must use their resources thoughtfully. Dumont thinks reaching out for more sponsorships from local businesses will help lead the Titans in the right direction. 

“We might bring back selling food at Carnival, not just for students to enjoy but also to help us profit from the event,” Dumont said. “We’re hoping to reach out to more sponsors… to cover costs without raising ticket prices.”

Adaptability, Dumont explains, is one of the greatest things she has gained from her leadership positions in both the Student Council and DECA. 

“Nothing ever goes perfectly; you just have to work on your feet and adapt,” Dumont said. “Even if something doesn’t work, you can’t just leave it; you have to go and fix it.”

Dumont holds weekly meetings with her council, emphasizing the importance of organization, communication and teamwork. She encourages all members of the council to speak up, take ownership of their ideas and run with them.

“I give them a lot of freedom,” Dumont said. “If they’re passionate about something, that’s their own motivation. No one wants people to come home and say, ‘That event was boring,’ so the student body really motivates us.”

Dumont’s leadership is rooted in positivity. She describes the senior class as “amazing,” a group that is full of unique, fun and energetic people who thrive better when working together. Dumont believes the class’s inclusive nature is what makes school events so memorable.

“We all bring a lot of different energy that can be combined to foster inclusion and positivity for everyone,” Dumont said. “It’s a great space to share my opinions and see them make a positive change.”

Although some things may be out of reach, Dumont still shoots for the moon. 

“It’d be really cool if we rented out Six Flags and it was just [students], but that’d be really expensive,” Dumont said.

Dumont’s ambition and enthusiasm make it clear she’s leading the senior class with heart. Her focus isn’t just creating events, but building something future classes can follow.

 “I’m very proud of it; I’m glad that everyone wanted me to be their president,” Dumont said.

Steering committee Treasurer Edie Garton, who has worked closely alongside Dumont in both Student Council and DECA, said that Dumont’s leadership brings energy and structure to everything she does.

 “Lily has this way of getting everyone excited and involved,” Garton said. “Even when plans change or things get stressful, she keeps the group calm and focused.”

Garton exclaimed that Dumont’s dedication is more than just planning events; it’s about creating connections that last.

“She listens to everyone’s ideas and makes sure we all have a say,” Garton said. “That’s what makes her such a strong leader.”