Campaign posters lined the walls, precipitating the latest school-wide elections for Student Council May 23.

Incoming Student Council co-presidents Shoshi Fischman and Ariella Schwartz contacted every person who applied, informing them whether or not they were elected after the vote.

Seventeen representatives were chosen by their peers: five juniors, six sophomores and six freshmen.

Sophomore Jackson Eilers said he has never been on Student Council before, but decided to run because of his interest in having a voice in school matters.

“It would be fun to be a bigger part of the school,” Eilers said. “I’ll enjoy having more say in what happens and add more ideas to the happenings at the school.”

Student Council adviser Sarah Lindenberg said current members recruited many of the new candidates, and that the application process aimed to make sure students understood the responsibility.

“We always hope that it’s not just a publicity stunt or a popularity contest. We want people who are willing to work hard and care,” Lindenberg said. “We try hard to find students who want to make a difference.”

Schwartz said she looks forward to the upcoming year, including meeting the incoming members.

“We had a lot of new kids running, so it’s a lot of new input,” Schwartz said.

Senior and current president Maggie Yarosh said the election process included applications and interviews because the new officers felt a more rigorous process was necessary.

“We made sure they can commit to Student Council for the entire year next year,” Yarosh said. “I feel it will be a really good group.”

The candidates put up approved posters around the school advocating students to vote for them.

Next year, Schwartz said she and Fischman are planning new opportunities for student involvement and fundraising.

“[This year] there were some setbacks with fundraising,” Schwartz said. “Next year with our activities and what we have planned, I don’t think there is going to be much of a problem.”

Lindenberg said she is optimistic about the impact the incoming representatives will have on the school.

“They’re working on new venues for the dances next year,” Lindenberg said. “I’ve heard a lot of the officers talking about wanting to increase school spirit. The community feel is there, and they want to enhance and improve that.”

Eilers said he is excited now that he is a representative, and has many plans for next year.

“I want to make the events more appealing to the largest number of people,” Eilers said. “I hope that most people will want to go to dances next year.”