Dirksen school in Joliet chooses student council

Joliet Public High Schools District 86 recently announced the new members of the student council at Dirksen Junior High School.

These students joined current student council members Kaylah Howard, Layla Howard, Dahlia Rosales, Jimmy Sanchez and Chloe VanNess.

The newest students are:

• Sixth grade: Jenesis Davis, Sophia Fajardo, Gizelley Garcia, Kimberly Garcia, Xavier Lenoir, Yoselin Monroy, Melany Olivares, Valery Olivares, Jose Nieto Roa, Evelyne Perez-Bedolla, Adael Renteria, Natalia Rojas, Valerie Ruiz Flores, Jake Sanchez, Maye Villagomez

• Seventh grade: Emma Becker, Mia Diaz, Brianna Espinoza, ShyAwnna Green

• Eighth grade: Aaron Briseno, Edelle Gillihan, Valerie Chavez, Mariana Reyes, Evanie Urso

This group of students meet virtually twice a month and work with teachers and administrators to “improve student life, better the community, and provide students with a voice,” a news release from District 86 said.

The students also meet when organizing service projects for the community. Dirksen’s student council recently coordinated a book and toy drive for MorningStar Mission in Joliet.

Dirksen Junior High teachers Belinda Bair and Jonathan Forkal sponsor Dirksen’s student council.

For more information about District 86, visit joliet86.org.