Huntington High School’s Government Officers (G.O.) were elected June of last year by officers of each class.  The school-wide student government is lead by President Chris Mavrogian, Vice President Gabriel Medina-Jaudes, Treasurer Paul Katigbak, Recording Secretary Natalie Ciccone, and PR Coordinator Lucas Kelly.  Each candidate promised to introduce new ideas to the student body such as improving transparency and the expansion of government activities. President Chris Mavrogian said, “My vision for Huntington is a school that excites students to attend every day.”  Since taking office, the student government has ordered the renovated library to provide a calendar indicating when the library is open and closed, replacing the Homecoming Dance with the first annual Bonfire event, Spirit week with the Battle of the Classes, and the Pep Rally switched to an outside event.  President Mavrogian explained, “We also want the Battle of the Classes in March. I understand March is a tough month for just about everyone, students and staff alike, and I think that will really break up the monotony. If you don’t know, Battle of the Classes is like the Reindeer Games in Finley between all the grades.  Different challenges grades can sign up for and participate in for more points.” With only one month down, the 2019-2020 student government has outpaced expectations of what a student government can do. Battle of the Classes is only one of the many ideas coming to Huntington High School. Principal Cusack has announced a continuation of No Homework Wednesday every month.  When asked about his opinion on the project, President Mavrogian commented, “…No Homework Night is really great… my issue is when teachers cram things on the other four days to fill in for the Wednesday.” The President’s comments are only one of the suggestions students have on the project, now going into its second year. Sources inside Student Government, say there is a hidden push to expand the initiative to every other week.  Many of these changes surprising the student body, like Olivia Perez (Senior) comments that the leadership is “…more committed to helping the community and organizing activities. Last year they were more laid back, but this time around is different. I am proud to be a Huntington student again.” Positive comments like that send waves of approval for Huntington’s Student Government. The Dispatch will be tracking what’s to come.