For its exemplary
record of leadership, service and activities that serve to improve the
school and community, Chesterton High School Student Government has been
awarded a 2016 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National
Association of Student Councils (NASC).
"Receiving an NASC
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. "NASC 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 NASC National Council of Excellence, a student council
must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a
written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and
membership in NASC, councils demonstrate such things as leadership training
for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, students
recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit
activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in
state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the
gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.