Students report wins, community projects and debate finalists to school board
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Student representatives told the board about performances, competitions and community service: a donated weight room ribbon cutting, choir performances including the Timberwolves anthem, debate team finalists and student-led community events.
Student representatives Michael (speaker 10) and Lydia Osera (speaker 9) briefed the board on recent student activities, highlighting athletics, music and community engagement.
Michael reported that the Adam Phelan Foundation donated a new weight room to Austin High School and that the Phelan family attended a ribbon-cutting. He also thanked the Thielen Foundation, noted choir concerts and a $1,000 donation from the Class of 1965, and congratulated Cindy Lewis on a state competition finish.
Lydia summarized student activities across the district: the debate team competed at Roseville with two members advancing to finals, the student council hosted a district day to connect councils from Banfield, Southgate and other schools, the Future Teachers Club helped clean a school garden at Banfield Elementary on Nov. 5, and the Latino/Hispanic Youth Club hosted a Spanish story time at the public library.
Board members asked students about the district’s new digital pass system and how debate teams prepare; Lydia said debate competitions typically provide bills or topics about a week in advance, requiring team research and some on-the-spot speaking. The student representatives’ reports were met with thanks from board members and applause.