RESTON, Va. - For it exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Lowry High School has been awarded a 2014 National Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).
"Receiving an NASC National Council of Excellence Award indicates a dedication on the part of the local school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program," says An Postlewaite, director of NASSP Student Programs. "NASC applauds the work of the National Council of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities."
To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence award, a student council must demonstrate 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, schools that qualify for the award demonstrate such things 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 their state and national student council associations.[[In-content Ad]]
