Event:
Magkaisa High School Conference
Date:
October 19, 2024, 9AM to 1PM, Registration begins at 8:30AM
Location:
2900 Highland Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Sweetwater High School
Our conference will consist of a keynote speaker, workshops, lunch, and student performances. It will be a great day to celebrate our culture, our students, and our kapwa.
Please complete this form to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/magkaisa3
Q & A with Liliana Davis: Spotlight on Sweetwater District’s Newly Appointed Student Board Representative
In an era where student voices are more crucial than ever, the Sweetwater District proudly welcomes its newest Student Board Representative, Liliana Davis a Junior from Olympian High School. With a passion for advocacy and a commitment to enhancing the educational experience for her peers, Liliana is poised to make a meaningful impact. In this interview, we delve into her motivations, aspirations, and the innovative ideas she brings to the table. We thank Liliana for sharing her vision for the future and how she plans to engage and empower students within the Sweetwater community.
Hello! My name is Liliana Davis and I am the 2024-2025 SUHSD Student Board Representative hailing from Olympian High School! I decided to run for this position because I wanted to make sure everybody in the district has a voice. One thing teachers’ greatly value- whether in high school or if you plan going to college, is advocacy. And whether you are advocating for yourself and telling the teacher you don’t understand a subject, or advocating for a group at your school and telling your ASB president that something needs to change, you will always be heard by members all throughout our district, who will listen to you and value your opinion. I am here to make sure you are and feel heard, and make sure every single student in this district has a voice.
One of the biggest issues I believe our students constantly face would be the lack of knowledge of student resources. On each one of our beautiful campuses around the district, there are several resources put in place directly to help students- whether it be clubs, tutoring, counselors, child psychologists, peer counseling, link crew and so much more. I want our students all across the district to know that if they need help, they are not alone- everybody on their respective campus is there to help them, as well as students all around the district.
Ways I plan to effectively gather feedback on our student populations throughout the district would be through their school’s ASB. I will be meeting every month with all ASB presidents and collecting information about problems and concerns affecting students. I will always try to help as many students as possible, and will bring problems to the Board of Trustees if necessary, or if widely affecting student populations throughout our district. Also, I will make sure that all students throughout the entire district know that they can either go to their school’s ASB, or straight to me with any questions, concerns, problems or ideas about their school and how we can better support them.
Some special initiatives I plan to implement throughout my term would be putting systems in place to help student-athletes thrive at their respective schools. High school can be a busy and stressful time for students, and especially if you are greatly involved in your school, you will need support from your school, your teachers, and many others. I want to make sure that students know it is okay to ask for help, as well as being able to know where and who to ask for help if there comes a time. As a student athlete myself, missing classes for sports and struggling with specific materials because I didn’t have enough time to fully understand it, I know the importance of the support schools and teachers can provide to their students- sometimes all students need is just a little push in the right direction.
As the SUHSD Student Board Representative, I will make sure that common or heavily impactful concerns towards students are addressed. I will do this by personally addressing common dilemmas and an analysis of the positives and negatives of school life all around the districts during Board meetings (on the second Monday of each month) which are open to the general public as well. Also, if any student in the district has any personal concerns about their school, they may contact their school’s ASB as well as me personally at lilianaoladavis@gmail.com.
During my term, students may get involved by being a part of previous systems put in place in their school by previous SUHSD Student Board Representatives (such as the voter registration drive led by Mr. Izayah Ringfield), as well as being aware of new changes coming to their respective schools, and being eager to help or be a part of it. As mentioned before, in my term something I would love to accomplish would be bringing awareness and help to all student-athletes across the district, so any initiatives, new clubs or assemblies you may see popping up at schools around the district, feel free to involve yourself!
As I begin my term, something I would like to leave the students from all around SUHSD with is to get involved. High school is what you make it! The more sports, clubs, fundraisers, games and more that you involve yourself in, will only make your high school experience that much more memorable! If you find a club that interests you, join it! If you don’t, start one! On every campus there are countless ways you can get involved, and even though sports or some classes may not be for you, every campus has something for everyone. Have a great year, and any comments or concerns please feel free to contact me.
A little bit about myself- Outside of serving on the Board of Trustees, I am a quad-sport varsity athlete who plays golf, field hockey, soccer and lacrosse at Olympian High School. In my free time I heavily prioritize going to the gym and spending time with my family and my big brother who is going off to college next year (I still can’t believe it!!).
On campus, I am President and Co-Founder of Volunteens Club, Games Manager for Aux Club, and actively participate in my school’s BSU, Link Crew and Unified Sports Club. I also maintain a job and serve as Chair of Assisteens which is a philanthropic community service organization in San Diego for middle school and high school students to get involved in their community. I have a passion for community service and teaching elementary school students, as well as playing sports (of course!).
