MdCVHS StuCo members, front from left, Olivia Lacey, Kyla Vogeler, and Lindsey Johnson, middle, Hailey Ingle, Alyssa McCurdy, Madison Cormode, Ella Reed, and Avary Simmons,back, Taytum Gellhaus, Kate Patterson, and Montana McCurdy.

On Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, Marais des Cygnes Valley Junior High and High School student council traveled to Silver Lake High School, Silver Lake, Kan., for the regional StuCo conference.

While at the conference, members interacted with more than 480 students from across the area in icebreakers, and enjoyed the keynote speaker, the “Amazing” Tei Street. Street has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, curriculum development, education and youth development. She shared her passion for positively affecting the lives of all young people and the adults who influence their lives as she graced the stage. Tei’s masterful use of humor, coupled with her gift for storytelling made her a crowd favorite. Tei challenged her audience to take the knowledge they gain to move from motion to action; walking in what makes them “amazing”! After the conference the students enjoyed a lunch together at Red Robin.

MdCVJHS StuCo members, front from left, Harper Melton, Emily Criqui, Braelyn McNally, and Bella Reeser, back, Landon Reed, Dalton Lingenfelter, Graci Williams, Greyson Stephens, and Bill Romi.

Information and photos thanks to Lisa Reeser.