Rockwall High School Student Council earns top state, national awards

ROCKWALL, TX (April, 6, 2022)—For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Rockwall High School student council has been recognized as a 2022 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo) and a 2022 Sweepstakes Award Winning Council by the Texas Association of Student Councils. These are the highest awards available from each association.

“Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award shows the utmost dedication a school’s students, leaders, and staff have made to making their community a better place,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “Rockwall High School has gone above and beyond in elevating student voice to ensure they are establishing a positive climate and culture, as well as fostering academic and social growth for all.”

To meet the requirements for these awards, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, the councils have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community.

Submitted by Tim Watson, DM & GDI CTE Teacher, Student Council Advisor, Rockwall High School