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Introducing 2019 ASB Presidential Candidates

Ashton Blackwell has lived in the city of Snohomish his whole life but did not attend Snohomish High School his freshman year. He went to a private school in Everett and switched to SHS at the start of his sophomore year. Blackwell has two siblings: one a freshman at SHS and one who is a sixth grader at Riverview Elementary. As a freshman, Blackwell placed for DECA state and has recently placed again his junior year as well as winning Area 1 DECA presidency. He also took a leadership role during last year’s SHS Fights Hunger.

Q: Why do you want to take on the role of being President?

A: I want to be president mainly because I want to be as involved with the school as I can. Meaning that I want to help make sure the year is not only amazing, but also would make Snohomish an even better place to be the following year.

Q:  What is your favorite thing about Snohomish High School?

A: My favorite part of Snohomish is the all-out community feeling of the school. Everybody can rally behind our sports teams. Everybody rocks out with our band and everybody makes the school feel like home.

Q: Are you active in any school clubs or activities? What are they?

A: I am active in a few clubs. I’m a member and team captain for a Knowledgebowl team. I’m also leading this year’s FCA club with Liam Rainey and Conner Watt. I’m also a member of Snohomish DECA and now the DECA Area 1 president. Also, this year it is my intention to try out for both the spring musical and the track team.

Q:  In one word, how would you describe Snohomish?

A: Family.

Q: What are your best characteristics?

A: I’d like to say my best characteristics are my loyalty, work ethic, sense of urgency, listening skills, and recognition of what’s important. I tend to protect my friends and people I care about with everything I’ve got, and the same goes for the students of Snohomish. I care about them all and therefore will do everything I can to make sure we all can thrive in the coming year, regardless of me being elected or not.

Q: What are your goals or focus for next year?

A: My goals for the next year would be to make it the best year I can, for the whole school. And I know this may sound like a cliché answer but it’s something I’m passionate about. What I want is for students to come to this school and be proud to call themselves a Panther. I want for everybody I interact with to walk away feeling happier and better about themselves; that way they can go and do the same for the rest of the people they meet, and so on and so on. This is something I already try to do. However, with the recognition as ASB president, I feel as if I can extend this mission to even greater heights.

 

Avery Hewitt has been living is Snohomish for four years. Before coming to Snohomish, she lived in three different states: Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota. She has three brothers, two of whom are currently going to Snohomish High School and the other enrolled at Cascade View Elementary. Hewitt has played lacrosse for four years. Hewitt has taken three consecutive years of high school leadership classes as well as made onto the Seattle Starz Elite, a travel lacrosse team.

Q: Why do you want to take on the role of being President?

A: I want to take on the role of ASB President because I believe I can encourage students to express themselves, spread kindness, and carry on traditions.

Q: What is your favorite thing about Snohomish High School?

A: My favorite thing about Snohomish High School is that we are one community, and that we always support each other, whether it’s sports, band, choir, or even clubs.

Q: Are you active in any school clubs or activities? What are they?

A: I’m in Lacrosse Club, RAKE Club, ASB Leadership, Link Crew, and National Honors Society.

Q: In one word, how would you describe Snohomish?

A: Community.

Q: What are your best characteristics?

A: My best characteristics is that I’m determined, kind, outgoing, respectful, and funny.

Q: What are your goals or focus for next year?

A: My goals are that I want to encourage students to express themselves and to get involved in what they’re interested in. I want Snohomish to be a place where students wake up and look forward to school, and not feel like they have to go.

 

Riley Yeoman moved to Snohomish when he was in fourth grade where he attended Dutch Hill Elementary. Yeoman played on Centennial Middle School’s football team. Yeoman has also been the class of 2020 president for three years in a row and is currently a senator representing his graduating class. He is also involved with the drama program, several sports, and the Snohomish Youth Council.

Q: Why do you want to take on the role of being President?

A: Because I would like to change not the great traditions of Snohomish but instead change the mindset of Snohomish. I’d like all of us to appreciate where we go to school and live and be excited to make a difference. And I believe I can help all of us find our spark at Snohomish.

Q: What is your favorite thing about Snohomish High School?

A: My favorite thing about Snohomish is how supported I feel by our staff students and everyone I meet.

Q: Are you active in any school clubs or activities? What are they?

A: I was ASB president in middle school, class president 9th and 10th grade. I’ve been involved in Spanish Club, track and field, cross country, and drama my freshman year as well as being on the Snohomish Youth Council

Q: In one word, how would you describe Snohomish?

A: Potential.

Q: What are your best characteristics?

A: I have big hair and big goals

Q: What are your goals or focus for next year?

A: Mental health, having everyone find their spark at Snohomish, and involvement in clubs and sports.