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Year after year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) works hard to plan various exciting events for Carlmont students. Below, ASB guides Highlander through their planning process, focusing specifically on the upcoming holiday village, an activity that includes photo opportunities with festive backgrounds and classic holiday characters.
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Planning events starts with a look at how past ASB students have organized similar events. Students then brainstorm to find a way to put a new spin on the activity. “ASB commissions have brainstorming sessions in which their main goal is to create an event that abides with our mission statement: to have students engaged within a spirited community. Ideas are then pitched to our Executive Board, which consists of the ASB President and the four other vice presidents. The idea must have the general logistics of the event planned out thoroughly, with potential backup plans ready in place in case things go awry,” said ASB President Jono Sison.
Execute Students then plan the event, buying the supplies needed and spreading the word around campus. For the holiday village, this involves delegating different roles, such as elves and Santa Claus, to various people. This is the part of the process where non-ASB Carlmont students can be involved. “During the events, it is hectic and wild! There is a lot of trial and error involved as the event is progressing,” said ASB junior Samantha Kosman.
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After the event occurs, ASB reflects on how it went in hopes of improving it for the years to come. They record their experiences so that future ASB students can begin the process yet again. This is especially important for recurring events like the holiday village, so that the quality can be improved. “We first talk to Carlmont students to get opinions on what they thought about the events. Then, we talk in ASB about how we can use this feedback to improve for next year,” said ASB senior Sophia Boynton.
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