ASB elections bring new leadership
The results of the 2025-2026 school year’s Associated Student Body (ASB) elections came out on Feb. 18, and with them, a shift in school leadership will shape the direction of student life and planned events for the upcoming school year. After many weeks of campaigning, speeches and unique media pushes, such as specialized campaign videos and posters, the new ASB board is now in place, ready to take on the newfound responsibilities of properly and effectively representing their peers.
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(Left to right) Waylon Cox (’27), Haley Castanaza (’26), Sa-
die Gryczman (’26), Archie Winsor (’26) and Annabel Thorpe
(’26) are next year’s ASB executive board. They hope to bring
a shift in school leadership that will shape the direction of
student life and planned events for the upcoming school year.
The ASB elections are crucial in representing students' voices and playing a key role in the upcoming school year. Students put forward candidates they believe will represent their interests and goals for Samo. The voting process is a test of not only ideas pitched by candidates, but also the ability to properly and visibly connect with and engage the student body. With the election now behind them, students look to their new ASB representatives to deliver on the promises made to them during the campaign. Students hope their leaders will truly reflect their concerns and work toward tangible improvements. Makana Weybright (’26) shares her hopes for the executive board to carry on.
“I am excited to see how our senior year will turn out next year. A lot of the candidates mentioned making improvements for next year, so I hope to see that reflected,” said Weybright.
The ASB board will be led by Sadie Gryczman (’26) as President, who hopes to increase school spirit and inclusivity. As Vice President, Archie Windsor (’26) will assist Gryczman and plans to diversify school events. Annabel Thorpe (’26) will serve as Samo’s Secretary, Waylon Cox (’27) as treasurer and Haley Castanaza (’26) as the Student Member of the Board. Together, the student elects are ready to shape the direction of student life for the upcoming school year.
Gryczman is passionate about her new role and the opportunity to lead. She hopes to create a more inclusive and positive school culture by creating more opportunities for student engagement. Gryczman's primary goal is to create an environment where every student feels like they belong and are proud to be a Viking.
“I want to make sure that ASB reflects the diversity of our school. I've always dreamed of being ASB president and now that I've won, I’m really excited to get to work and serve our student body,” said Gryczman.
Windsor will work closely with Gryczman to help lead ASB and assist with day-to-day support. Windsor looks forward to diversifying the events at Samo and helping shape an exciting and dynamic school year ahead.
“I'll be helping with major events and just being involved in anything that needs support… we tend to have the same types of events each year and I think bringing in some new, different ideas would be great for the school,” Windsor said. “I'm really looking forward to the year and happy I won and people voted for me.”
The newly elected ASB leaders are ready to make meaningful changes and impacts on the Samo community. Each executive member conveys a unique outlook and skill to the board. Their goal is to ensure a year of success and to ensure Samo stays a place where students feel valued, included and proud.