ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye.
From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing ASG] is seeing the groups of students planning an event and the excitement you see in their eyes; it is really rewarding. They’ve taught me to remember that they are still learning and still growing and they are not perfect and that I have to be able to realize that it won’t be perfect and that is okay,” Soury said.
With the aid of her classmates, Taylor Coull, sophomore and Recognition and Outreach Commission member encourages school spirit. Coull believes that taking part in being in ASG has opened many new doorways and allowed her to make more friends. “We unite the school community and create a safe social [and] learning environment for both students and staff. We improve campus life by providing a strong community that students can look to for support and can help them feel included and connected to those around them, while also connecting you to the community surrounding NPHS,” Coull said.
With an effort to make a positive impact on the school, Camden Aschbrenner, sophomore and Activities Member, dedicates his time in and out of school to improving the wellbeing of campus. Aschbrenner joined ASG last year, inspired by his love of event management and leadership. “In ASG, we have to constantly collaborate on every event which builds our own community in the class. ASG has improved my life by teaching be the valuable lesson of leadership and that hard work creates great rewards,” Aschbrenner said.
As the class’s adviser, Soury educates his students on how to become leaders and make a positive impact on campus. “[ASG is] a great way to be involved with the school overall and see a much broader picture of not just your specific sport or specific club or performing arts. You really get to see everything going on at school and really help build that school culture and engage students throughout the entire campus,” Soury said.
