Creative posters, engaging school activities, and meticulous planning. What can UC High’s Associated Student Body (ASB) not do? Recently, it seems as if the sky’s the limit for the school organization. ASB’s efforts have been recognized throughout the whole campus, with the hard work put in by a handful of the elective’s members making many of this school year’s highlights possible.

ASB takes on heavy tasks such as dances, school spirit, fundraisers, and a whole lot more. ASB Advisor Samantha Cruz said, “ASB represents motivation, spirit, equity, and inclusion. The main thing we have to do is promote and maintain school spirit. It is up to us to make [the students on campus] feel that everyone belongs, which is difficult as we have many different communities on campus.”

These duties go far from unnoticed by the school’s students, who value the thought and effort put into these events. Sophomore Allie Podhorsky expressed that she personally felt like Homecoming was so creative that it felt like it was held at a venue rather than just the school’s gym. She said, “I liked how the decor [put up by ASB] gave Homecoming a magical atmosphere.”

Not only do these events hype up the standard school day, but school spirit provided by ASB is actually believed to be linked to a more positive school atmosphere and better student performance in academics. The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) conducted a survey amongst high school students, parents, and principals and it showed that students with higher school morale are more socially and civically engaged (cas.casciac.org).