Toys for Tots 2008

BVHS StuCo Toys for Tots 2008 has begun. We are in the process of collecting funds and gathering information for this year's program. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000, and we are well on our way.

As you know, BVHS StuCo Toys for Tots (TFT) is a community-based program that provides Christmas gifts to underprivileged families in the Buena Vista community. This year we expect to receive a record high number of recipient families, which will prove to be challenging. We rely on grants and fundraising as our bread and butter means of gaining funds.

BVHS StuCo Toys for Tots is not affiliated with the USMC Toys for Tots.

Life is tough. Life is beautiful!

"Life is tough; life is beautiful". Words spoken by Josh Sundquist, motivational speaker, Para-Olympic athlete, and funny guy, at the Colorado Fall Leadership 2008 Conference @ Grandview High School. The message was clear; life is going to put some things in your path, some things are easy, some things are hard, but in their own way, they all are beautiful. I recommend checking out Josh's website at http://www.joshsundquist.com/index.html.

5 students attended, and everyone brought home something special to incorporate into their personal lives, as well as the lives of those at BVHS. Special props to the leadership crew at Grandview for a fantastic conference. Thank you for your hospitality and giving of your time.

Homecoming 2008...a big success!

Congrats to the Crue for pulling off a

successful homecoming.

Homecoming 2008

Homecoming is quickly approaching. This year, it is October 6-11. It proves to be an exciting, fun-filled week.
Spirit Days:
Monday - Black T-Shirt Day
Tuesday - Clash Day
Wednesday - Jersey Day
Thursday - Beach Bum Day
Friday - Red/White Day
Saturday - Dance. Theme is HOLLYWOOD!

See you there. GO DEMONS!!!!!

Your Legacy Begins Now!

Greetings, and welcome to the 08-09 school year. It is shaping up to be a busy, yet rewarding year for BVHS StuCo. First, I'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to those of you that attended the Leadership Conference in Fort Collins. I've spoken to some of you, and it sounds as if you're fired up and ready to implement TONS of things. Be sure to check back often for updates as they arise. Lets have a FANTASTIC year. The following was the speech given by B.M. on the second day of school:

I know I’ve been told not to make assumptions… But I’m going to anyway. I’m going to assume that nobody in this room wants to be forgotten. I’m going to assume that every person here wants to be remembered some way. Even if it’s not as a jock or an overachiever or the homecoming queen. You want to leave your mark. And the best way I know how to leave your mark, is by getting involved. And I’m going to present you guys with a theme this school year; and that’s that Your legacy starts NOW.
Freshmen- You guys have 4 years to shape who you are, and to shape this high school. You have 4 years to see what you want, and what you don’t want. Your legacy here can have so many shapes and sizes. I encourage you to try different things, and find what you love. And make BVHS a place that you are proud of. Make it your high school.
Sophomores- How do you want BVHS to be viewed? It’s up to you. You guys have been here, you made it out of your freshman year. You know what it’s like, and you have three more years to shape it into what you want it to be. I encourage you to keep trying things and figure out what you’re interested in; what you’re passionate about.
Juniors- How will you be remembered? You guys as a class have an opportunity to be remembered this year in creating the greatest party of the year; prom. I don’t know if you guys have thought about it, but your high school career is half over. I know you’re looking to the future… But don’t overlook where you are now. The opportunities you have this year and next- they’ll be gone before you know it. This time, this place, is your chance to really be a part of something.
Seniors- It’s our last chance to leave our mark here; to be remembered. We’ve grown up together, walked these halls together, and we know a lot about each other, even if we aren’t best friends. We have a past. And now we have our future right at our doorstep. Our present is right now, in the senior year we’ve fantasized about since we were in sixth grade. It’s our time to leave our mark and make sure we make this school what we want it to be. We’re leaders of this school, whether we want it or not. The opportunities we have to leave our mark on this school are numbered. Let’s not waste a second.
I know I’ve told you guys to get involved, and I know some of you are thinking that it’s a good idea, but there’s nothing here for you. Don’t be satisfied with that. What are we lacking that you can be a part of? This is our school. Let’s make this a place where everyone can be involved. Even though we’re in a small town, we have diversity. Don’t leave here complaining that there was nothing for you to do. Don’t leaving saying ‘I was a nobody.’ Leave saying, ‘I was somebody.’ Leave saying you were a part of something. Let it begin now.
If we don’t have what you’re interested in, I can almost guarantee there is somebody else in this school who is passionate about it, and a whole bunch of others who are wondering if they might be. Get some people together. Start a club. Make your mark. Be part of something. Where do you spend most of your time? The past, present, or future? Your legacy starts NOW. Today.

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

Faster, Higher, Farther

Colorado State Leadership Conference 2008 was a fantastic success. Three students and I have just returned from Fort Collins/Colorado State University (GO RAMS!) and five days of leadership. It was a great opportunity to exchange information with several hundred student leaders and their advisors from all across the great state of Colorado. This conference is a terrific opportunity for students to experience personal growth, break many boundaries, and immerse themselves in DIVERSITY!!!!!

2008-2009 Members

Congrats to those 20 individuals who were appointed to the 2008-2009 StuCo class. I look forward to many months of hard, yet rewarding work with you. It's refreshing to have many different interests represented, along with each and every person's unique talents and strengths. Congrats again.

Nice Bike!!

On Thursday April 10th, 7 students and I attended a presentation/workshop by speaker Mark Scharenbroich at Pine Creek High School. His message, delivered through humor and real-life experiences, speaks of bringing people in the school community together to make the community more cohesive. If you'd like to know more about Mr. Scharenbroich, here is his website. www.nicebike.com

Link to National Association of Student Councils

Here is the link to the NASC Facebook site. You must be a member of Facebook to access the site.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5388064583

Valentine's Day Activities

StuCo will be pre-selling flowers from Clearwater Rose and Chocolates from Mt. Princeton Chocolates for Valentine's Day 2008. Our intention is to save someone a trip to the florist, and have them pre-order them with us. We get no profit from this, only the satisfaction of knowing that we've helped people. The chocolates are really fantastic. They are home made, not mass produced, so they won't leave a waxy film in your mouth. (yum)

We are also selling Val-o-grams, carnations, and regular candy for delivery on V-Day.

The Matchmaker results are in, they will be available February 14th as well.

StuCo retreat 2007

In August 2007, several StuCo members participated in a leadership retreat. This was held at River Runners Whitewater Rafting Company, in BV. The morning started out a little rainy, but it turned out to be a fantastic day for rafting.

Denver Rescue Mission Trip

On Sunday, February 17th, 10 StuCo members will head to the Crossing Facility of the Denver Rescue mission. We will be preparing and serving food, as well as meeting and interacting with some of Denver's less fortunate. We are looking forward to this trip, and may take a secondary trip with the remaining members at another time.

Toys for Tots 2007

This year we completed a successful Toys for Tots campaign, raising over $10,000, and delivering to more than 180 children. Pictured are the awesome StuCo representatives for the 2007-2008 school year prior to the annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, and the awesome receipts from Wal Mart.