Competition fills the halls as class rep elections approach 

By Xariyah Mitchell ’25

The buzz about student class representatives elections are filling DHS halls as the student body prepares who will be their new class representatives. With the day set for October 1st, The halls are filled with campaign posters, slogans and promises to make DHS a better place for everyone. Whether you’re a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or senior the excitement is 

Class rep’s plays a crucial role in shaping the schools community, acting as a bridge between the student body and administration.  They’re the ones who voice their classes’ concerns, help plan events, and help work with the executive board to ensure everyone has the best high school experience possible. But what exactly are the leaders of the board looking for in class reps? Qualities like responsibility, strong leadership, good communication skills, and dedication. “We are looking for natural leaders, individuals who are open to working with others and eager to engage the entire student body, rather than simply ruling over it,”says Rebacca Bell, DHS head instructional coach and student council advisor  “We want kids who are proactive, willing to volunteer, and unafraid to speak up and encourage their peers.” Bell emphasizes the importance of multiple representation for each class, stating, “I believe that all students should be represented by their peers, if we only had the 4 officers it would only represent the senior class. It’s important we hear from freshman, sophomores, juniors and even extra seniors, because every grade goes through different things and everybody’s voices deserve to be heard.” The responsibilities are huge but so is the opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

From new faces ready to make a change, to familiar names with ambitious plans, this year’s lineup of candidates has something for everyone. You’ll see everything from clever campaign slogans to promises of change, like better clubs, more events, and stronger student representation. “ I plan on having fundraisers and I would also like to start my own club. A safe place for POC at our school where we can engage in activities and give back to the community,” says Jaylynn Donaldson ’25. Another candidate added,“ As class rep my aim is to start a job fair that would help students at DHS find better job opportunities, making it less of a struggle. I also plan to fundraise and energize our prep rallies, so they are more engaging and enjoyable for everyone.” said CJ Rouse ’25. With all these good ideas for the future school year, it’s exciting to see how this election unfolds and make real change and boost involvement in the school community. It’s great for everyone to voice their opinions and let their voice be heard.