For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, San Domenico School has been awarded a 2011 National Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils. More than 160 high school councils across the country were named National Councils of Excellence.
To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence award, a student council must demonstrate that it meets a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, schools that qualify for the award demonstrate such things as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in their state and national student council associations.
“Receiving an NASC National Council of Excellence Award indicates a dedication on the part of the local school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” says Jeff Sherrill, associate director of NASC. “NASC applauds the work of the National Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
“It has been an honor to work with such a highly motivated group of students, and I was very pleased to receive notice of this well-deserved award,” said San Domenico’s student council advisor, Natasha McKeown, upon hearing the news.
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