Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - The S.A.A.C. serves as a liaison between athletic teams and the EHS administration, as well as between athletics and the entire student body. The group works to facilitate conversations about issues regarding athletics and how athletes are represented within the larger community. Members of S.A.A.C. work actively work to build a sense of community and encourage sportsmanship in all facets of EHS life as well as a positive student-athlete image on campus. This committee provides a forum for discussion where members can provide valuable insights into different athletic issues. Their contributions help to guide the athletic department in shaping department policies. The S.A.A.C meets with members of the athletic department periodically throughout the year.
Vestry - The Vestry challenges our community to particpate in all aspects of chapel life at EHS and creates opportunities for students to question their beliefs in a safe environment. In addition, the group supports the work of the chapel and the various student roles within it.
In addition to the above elected leadership positions, students can join one of the many student run clubs/organizations or start their own. For example, DS started a Military Appreciation Club (EHS MAC) this year. He had over 85 students join, making it the most popular student club. He designed the clubs t-shirts, worked with IT and the business office to coordinate sales and the subsequent order of t-shirts, and netted a profit of over $1,500. He met with a non-profit (Sandboxx) that sends letters to military service members who are “off the grid” and used the proceeds to buy letters to send to overseas personnel. Anyone who bought a t-shirt or donated money was eligible to send a personal letter. Additionally he worked with the service council to coordinate service trips into D.C.; laying and removal of wreathes at Arlington National Cemetery and greeting veterans who were flown to the WWII memorial through Honor Flights. I was at the Honor Flight service event. Watching a 93 year old female veteran enter the memorial in a wheel chair (for the first and probably last time), and hear students say “welcome to your memorial,” was extremely moving.
As important academics, arts, and sports are, I am grateful that EHS puts emphasis on developing leadership skills. Let’s face it - some folks are hired for their technical expertise, while others are hired for the leadership ability. Best to start learning leadership skills now versus later.