student council

noun

: a group of students who are elected by other students to represent them in school government and to help plan activities for the students

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Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights also contributed to that site, with student council members selling cookies and raising $1,000 to buy toys. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 John Elmore, student council vice-president, was the son of Herbert Elmore, fireman. Sally Ventura june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 Gulati is the school’s student council president, National Honor Society president and Key Club vice president. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Her presence at the institution completely rattles the student council. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025 The high school senior, in addition to his participation on the tennis team, was also an ultimate team captain, student council member, volleyball team manager, and more. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 The first game was played between the student council and the student newspaper staff. David Waldstein, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025 Forty Smith Village residents and St. Cajetan student council members worked together on the project. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 Growing up, her cousin was a cheerleader and a member of the student council. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025

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student council

noun
: a group elected from a body of students to serve as representatives in student government
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