The
Dolphin
Wave
The Dolphin Wave
2022 - 21
Student Council Executives
Kaito A. - President
I am the current High School Student Council president along with Steven O. My role is to lead and represent the NIS student body.
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Past experiences
Former Middle School Student Council member for 4 years (American School Foundation of Guadalajara)
Former High School Student Council grade representative for 2 years (American School Foundation of Guadalajara)
Former National Junior Honor Society Treasurer and President for 1 year each (American School Foundation of Guadalajara)
Former member of the MUN team for 2 years (American School Foundation of Guadalajara)
Former Class Representative of the HSSC (Nagoya International School)
Member of GIN (Nagoya International School)
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How do you plan to make NIS a better community?
I plan to make NIS a better community by elevating the much-needed school spirit. Amidst the unforeseen pandemic, NIS is in dire need of encouragement to revive the thrilling student atmosphere. In collaboration with the members of the Student Council, we plan to host engaging activities and events that involve the entire high school student body, including teachers. We are excited to make this school year the best NIS has experienced so far.
Chaewon K. - Treasurer
My role is to handle/manage all financial transactions and maintaining financial records for the HSSC. ​
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Past experiences
Working as a class representation
Class vice-president
A member of the National Honor Society
Leader of the Yearbook team
High school representative
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How do you plan to make NIS a better community?
As a HSSC treasurer, I plan to make NIS a better community by making affective and wise decisions of where we should allocate our budget/resources in order for our community to improve in different ways.
Steven O. - President
I plan agenda, facilitate meetings and ensure all members have a say in discussions. I also communicate with the school admins when the HSSC decide on a project.
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Past experiences
Current engenier club president
Current GIN president
Former Middle School Student Council President
Former High School Student Council secretary
Member of the MUN club
Member of the UN Kyoto Congress Youth Forum​
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How do you plan to make NIS a better community?
This year one of our goals is to create better communication platform between the students and the school, so that every voice can be heard and every opinion can be addressed. We are looking to adopt a few very interesting and new event ideas that will bond students as homerooms and grades. I think this is very beneficial especially amidst the global pandemic.
Haruka Y. - Events Coordinator
I am the current events coordinator for the High School Student Council. My role is to lead in organizing events that will bring enjoyment through student interaction in the high school community.
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Past experiences
Former Middle School Student Council member
Former Student Representative
Former Sports Council president
Current Dolphin Wave Club president
Current Kidzuna club member
Current Homebuilders club member
Current MUN club member
Participant in THIMUN conference in Singapore
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How do you plan to make NIS a better community?
Taking advantage of my long experience with the school, I will reflect back on events that I have participated in over the years to organize new and improved events for the high school community. I look forward to pushing through challenges, including our biggest challenge at the moment with COVID-19, by carefully planning activities that are safe and appropriate. Along with the rest of the council, I will consider every individual's desire in shaping an entertaining school year.
Saadia A. - Secretary
As the secretary for the HSSC, I am responsible for keeping a record of the council's discussions, sending out reminders for future meetings, handling any emails concerning the council, and taking attendance of the council members. Moreover, being a council member, I put forth my ideas and opinions regarding the council's initiatives for raising the school spirit and advocating for student voices.
Past experiences
I have several past leadership experiences that qualify me for my current secretary role. I have had the experience of being the class representative four times and I was also part of the student council at my previous school under the role of "STEM Leader." I have also had the experience of being the environmental leader three times at my former school. Moreover, taking over minor leadership roles throughout my school years has also been beneficial for me in developing my leadership skills.
How do you plan to make NIS a better community?
Collectively, the HSSC aspires to take actions that advocate for student voices and raises the school’s spirit. The council has several plans in improving NIS and serving the NIS community to make our school a positive experience for everyone. I want to represent my commitment and dedication to the council and our community by being actively involved in the execution of these plans.