Student Leadership
Learning to lead with compassion and courage.
Students at Overlake have the opportunity to participate in student government. In the Middle School, the ASB (Associated Student Body) consists of an elected representative from each homeroom, as well as a President, Vice-President, and Secretary who are elected by the full Middle School. The ASB seeks to enrich the lives of all Middle School students through promoting and running various activities, such as engaging educational speakers or planning dances, assemblies, games, and related programs.
The Upper School Student Government seeks to address campus concerns as they arise, promote school unity, champion school spirit, and assist the school in various projects. The Upper School ASB (Associated Student Body) is led by the elected President, Vice-President, SOCO (Social Activities Coordinator), Vice-SOCO, and Secretary-Treasurer. In addition to these Executive Officers, two grade representatives and two spirit representatives from each grade are elected to Student Government. These representatives serve primarily to advocate for their class and participate on various subcommittees, with spirit representatives serving on Spirit Committee and grade representatives serving on different ASB issue-based task forces. SOCO and Vice-SOCO head the Spirit Committee, which generally takes the lead on spirit-related projects, such as dances and social events, while the President and Vice-President lead ASB’s task forces, which tend to focus on student health, well-being, and fostering strong faculty-student relationships.
Take the lead.
Whatever your interest, Overlake has an opportunity for you. Students can help welcome new owls into our community as Student Ambassadors for the admissions department, lead and create new clubs, and mentor other students. Even our Upper School Athletes often partner with Middle School athletics teams to mentor younger students and share their skills.
I would say clubs are one of the most special aspects of Overlake for me. This year, I've had the chance to co-lead two clubs, and it's given me a chance to bond with students across other grades. And so many invaluable skills have come from being involved in clubs.
