St. Theresa School Receives National Recognition by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, St. Theresa School student council has been awarded a 2015 National Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).

“Receiving an NASC National Council of Excellence Award indicates dedication on the part of the middle level school to provide 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 Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”

Principal and Student Council Advisor Carol Krichbaum is “elated that St. Theresa School student council has been recognized. Under the leadership of President Nick Romano and Vice-President Juliet Varblow, the council members have worked hard to implement and raise the standards of leadership. The council faced phenomenal challenges with fundraising for local and global causes, and most recently supported the democratic election process of the

2015-2016 Officers. This year’s Student Council represented the school well with their dedication and commitment. They are an exceptional group.”

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must prove 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, councils demonstrate things such 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 state and national student council associations.

To learn more about the National Council of Excellence Award, visit www.nasc.us/ncoe.

About NASC

Since 1931, the goal of NASC has been to help all student councils become more effective organizations. NASC represents middle level and high school councils nationwide. It creates the opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate. NASC is a program of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). For more information on NASC, visit www.nasc.us.

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and school leaders from across the United States and 35 countries around the world. NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils. For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, VA, visit www.nassp.org.