HPHS Students Selected as Student Commissioners

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - A number of juniors at Highland Park High School have been appointed to serve as representatives on the city's various boards and commissions.

The City Council approved the appointments of the 16 students at its Jan. 9 meeting at City Hall.

According to a news release from the city, the students serve on a board or commission, provide feedback on agenda items considered by their respective commission or board and have an opportunity to gain "valuable governmental experience" through the Student Commissioner program.

All 15 selected will serve on their board or commission until the end of their senior year.

“The Highland Park Student Commissioner Program offers a unique experiential learning that engages students in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making,” Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said. “Our community benefits from student participation and the unique perspective each student provides as they work on policy related matters. We greatly appreciate their time and interest in serving their community.”

The program was opened to all high school juniors living in Highland Park. All 15 selected are students at HPHS.

Here's a full list of student commissioners selected this year:

Business & Economic Development - Aidan Laurie

Business & Economic Development - Ezra Miller

Cultural Arts - Terrence Arrington

Cultural Arts - Rebecca Melamed

Historic Preservation - Fitzgerald Laurie

Housing - John Kaufman

Human Relations - Heather Knobel

Human Relations - Sydney Wexler

Library - Cindy Feng

Natural Resources - Maggie Williams

Plan & Design - Sarah Fox

Ravinia Festival Community Relations - Joseph Goldstein

Sister Cities Foundation - Jake Whitehead

Transportation - Zach Coplan

Zoning Board of Appeals - Charlie Gordon

Sister Cities Foundation - Elizabeth Marinelli

Photo courtesy of the city of Highland Park