The freshmen class of 2027 recently elected their ASB representatives for the ‘23-‘24 school year. All coming from different schools and backgrounds, these three leaders want to unite the freshman class as one.
Meet the freshman ASB team for the ‘23-‘24 year: President Thomas Asres, and the two executives, Nicholas Macha and Reilly Cahill! Let’s get to know them better and their vision for the upcoming school year.
When asked about what motivated them to join ASB, Asres saw Seattle Prep as a way to continue his student leadership journey. He was eager to use his past ASB experience to help the freshman class grow.
“I did leadership for three years at my school, and I just thought that Seattle Prep was a great school for me. To be a leader I felt like that’s very cool. I’m just committed to it.”
Macha was involved in student leadership at his former school, St. Joseph, and is confident in his ability to help lead the school.
“While I haven’t done a whole lot of leadership stuff, I felt like I had done enough where I know that I’m a good leader and could really do a great job leading this class. The freshmen class needs leaders and I felt like I could step up.”
Cahill, who served on his old school’s ASB team, brings a combination of school spirit and leadership. When he arrived at Prep, he knew he wanted to continue his school leadership in a new environment.
“At my old school, Assumption St. Bridget, I was on the student leadership team for two years in a row…I gained a lot of leadership experience there, and I would consider myself to be a leader. So I just thought it would be cool to try out for ASB at Prep because of my leadership experience and my school spirit.”
It was a consensus among the group that they were very excited for the first big event they’d be helping out for: Homecoming! Homecoming means a busy season for the ASB team. With all the preparation for the big event, the freshman class can’t help but wonder what else they’re looking forward to this year.
Asres had his eyes focused on the Homecoming season and is looking forward to making this year unforgettable for the freshmen: “I’m excited to plan out a bunch of activities so that our freshman year can be very fun. So far, we’ve done a lot for Homecoming.”
Macha is also booked and busy making sure Homecoming will be a fun experience for everyone, but is also excited for the holidays: “I’d say homecoming is a big event…as well as Olympic Week … I don’t know if we’re doing Christmas festivities but I’m sure we are. That’s going to be very exciting and engaging.”
Cahill is looking forward to a few of Seattle Prep’s biggest events: “Homecoming’s coming up. So that’s super exciting…then Olympic Week, Prep’s really big on Olympic Week and the school spirit of Olympic week … and all the dances, I hope could be really exciting and will be really fun to set up and organize.”
Preparing for ASB wasn’t an easy task for the three of them. They took on the challenge of campaigning, giving a speech, and so much more for their position. When their hard work paid off, they had a reaction of shock, happiness, and excitement.
Asres came to Seattle Prep only knowing two people. In a completely different environment with new people, he couldn’t help but feel shocked finding out he was elected president for the freshman class: “I opened the email right when she [Ms. Lovejoy] scheduled to send it at three P.M. When I saw it I was like what? And I was so happy to be working with Reilly and Nicholas because I knew that they’re really good.”
Macha felt the pressure of opening the email to see the results. He knew it would be a big responsibility for his freshman year but was excited to take on the work that comes with it:. “I was pretty honored; this is a huge deal to be selected by your peers to be on ASB. I also felt a little bit of relief, like opening the email my heartbeat was kind of racing a little bit… We have a lot of responsibilities, but those are good responsibilities.”
Cahill was also honored for the position, knowing that a bunch of responsibilities now lay in his hands:. “I felt very honored and privileged and excited that I got elected…I felt really happy and good about myself and I knew that I’ll do a good job to bring our class together and have a great year.”
School spirit is essential to have when being an ASB member. From assemblies to pep rallies, they will always need enthusiasm to get the students hyped. A part of the school spirit is singing, whether they’re singing Prep’s own fight song or their favorite karaoke song.
Asres’ go-to karaoke song is the famous 2000s hit, “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga. He makes it known he can hit the high notes with his amazing vocals.
Macha enjoys rap, choosing “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore. He’s also in touch with his pop side, saying that he’s down to karaoke to Taylor Swift also.
Cahill chooses the classic karaoke song, “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, which he knows all the lyrics to thanks to his sister.
With a team of enthusiastic leaders and exciting events to come, it’s safe to say the freshman class is looking at an unforgettable year with this ASB team. Thomas, Nicholas, and Reilly are ready to lead, unite the freshman class, and of course create a year full of memories.
