Wilde Lake Sophomore Elected New Student Member Of The Board Of Education For Howard Co.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Abisola Ayoola, a Wilde Lake High School sophomore, has been elected Student Member of the Board of Education for the 2022-2023 school year. The election, open to all middle and high school students, was conducted by the Howard County Association of Student Councils May 4.

Ayoola’s campaign platforms included school environment, mental health and wellness, communication and unity and inclusion. In addition to being an HCPSS SMOB convention delegate, Ayoola has served as the treasurer for the WLHS student government association and as a delegate at the Maryland Association of Student Councils SMOB Convention. She also participates in a number of extracurricular activities at WLHS, including Class Council, the Rise Up Mentorship program, Active Minds and the Orchestra Board. Ayoola plays piano and cello and has an interest in fashion design.

“I am grateful for this opportunity,” Ayoola said. “I have learned so much about leadership and the power of students' voices by visiting schools and listening to students. I was very cautious about making promises during my campaign, but I now promise to represent you all, no matter how you voted. I will be an energetic and determined student member who advocates for the good of students. Thank you students for the opportunity to represent you on the board and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish.”