Samohi’s students campaign for 2026 ASB exec. positions

Presidential Candidate:

“I love our school and have the skills and passion to continue making it the best place it can be. As a member of the executive cabinet this year, I bring a unique set of skills and firsthand experience that set me apart as a candidate.”

- Sadie Gryczman (’26)

Vice Presidential Candidate:

“I hope to include people’s voices a lot more and allow students to express themselves fully. Being on the executive board, I hope to make it more of a safe space for people to feel comfortable and express their concerns. “

- Aubrielle Gomez (’26)

Secretary Candidate:

“I’m very passionate about increasing participation and student involvement. I want to focus on bringing students together and give them the ability to feel more a part of our school.”

- Annabel Thorpe (’26)

Secretary Candidate:

“I want to follow through with more promises and make ASB even better than it is now. I’ve realized that a lot of people see ASB as a very distant organization, I hope to make it feel closer and more engaged with students.”

- Liam Yang (’27)

Treasurer Candidate:

“ I feel I could bring forth the knowledge and ability to change our student activities to suit us better. As Treasurer, I hope to give students what they want in their high school experience.” 

- Waylon Cox (’27)

Student Member of the Board Candidate:

“As the current Student Member of the Board, I've already started tackling many key issues and concerns on campus, I want to continue working toward the changes I've started. This position gives the power of advocacy which is so important for representing youth.” 

- Haley Castanaza ('26)

Presidential Candidate:

“Every single action I’ve taken during my two consecutive years as class president has been driven by my commitment to earning the respect of my peers and proving that they made the right choice.”

- Gelila Mihret (’26)

Vice Presidential Candidate:

“I hope to make an impact here on campus because I truly care about Samohi and its constant advancement... I will keep trying to improve everyone’s experiences here and truly make school an enjoyable place to attend.”

- Archie Winsor (’26)

Secretary Candidate:

“As an extremely spirited individual, I feel like I bring more fun and interaction, while also improving skills such as communication and organization in ASB. I will make sure to prioritize every student’s voice and show my dedication to our school.”

- Solonia Allen (’26)

Secretary Candidate:

“I’ve seen what works and what doesn't, and I'm ready to help us create something even stronger.” 

- Yazabeth Baza (’26)

Student Member of the Board Candidate:

“I noticed that sometimes people dont feel heard, or they dont feel seen. My goal is to reach out to the board and communicate what is happening on campus as a collective to make improvements.”

- Ameeya Flanagan (’27)

Student Member of the Board Candidate:

“I believe my ability to cooperate and work with others can help improve student activities and participation. I am excited for this experience to enhance Samo’s involvement and collaboration.”

- Kaleab Seyum (’27)