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Howard High School Student Leader Elected SMOB
Peter Banyas, an incoming senior at Howard High School, has been elected as the student member of the board of education for Howard County.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The current class of 2022 president at Howard High School has been elected student member of the board of education for the 2021-2022 school year. Peter Banyas, an incoming senior, was elected through an online process held earlier this month. As the new SMOB, Banyas will be able to vote on all issues except those pertaining to budget, personnel or other restricted matters.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to represent over 57,000 students as the next SMOB,” Banyas said. “I hope to be a thoughtful and positive voice on the board of education and to foster open discussions about the many consequential issues facing our student body.”
As the class of 2022 Student Government Association president at Howard High School, he runs monthly town halls, called Den Discussions, for students, SGA members and staff.
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