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Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
The Virginia Student Councils Association presents the
92nd Annual State Convention
March 16–18, 2018
The Founders Inn
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Friday, March 16, 2018
11:30 a.m. VSCA Officer School Luncheon
12:30–3:00 p.m. Hotel Registration/Check-In Convention Registration
1:30 p.m. Elections Committee Meeting
2:00–2:50 p.m. Advisory Committee Meeting
2:00–2:30 p.m. New to VSCA Workshop
2:45–2:55 p.m. Meet in Regional Rooms
3:00–4:10 p.m. Opening General Session
4:15–5:00 p.m. Regional Meetings
5:00–5:15 p.m. Prepare for Dinner
5:15–6:15 p.m. VSCA Dinner
6:25–7:25 p.m. Regional Meetings
7:30–9:15 p.m. 2nd General Session
9:20–9:40 p.m. Meet the Candidates
9:45–9:55 p.m. Regional Meetings
10:00–10:35 p.m. Pep Rally
10:40–10:55 p.m. Illumination
11:00 p.m. In Rooms/Quiet Time
Saturday, March 17, 2018
7:30–8:25 a.m. VSCA Breakfast
8:30–10:00 a.m. 3rd General Session
10:10–10:40 a.m. Learning Lab – Session 1
10:50–11:20 a.m. Learning Lab – Session 2
11:30 a.m. –12:05 p.m. School Caucuses
12:10–1:05 p.m. VSCA Luncheon
12:20–1:05 p.m. Voting
12:20–12:34 p.m. Regions 2,4,6
12:35–12:49 p.m. Regions 1,3,8
12:50–1:05 p.m. Regions 5,7
1:15–1:45 p.m. Learning Lab – Session 3
2:00–3:30 p.m. 4th General Session—Forum with the Board of Education
3:40–5:00 p.m. Swap Shop/Resolutions Session
5:15–6:00 p.m. Public Speaking Contest
5:15–6:00 p.m. Tie-Breaker Voting
5:15–6:30 p.m. Prepare for Banquet
6:30–8:30 p.m. VSCA Banquet and Awards Ceremony
8:30 p.m. Installation Practice
All candidate schools – student and advisor – must attend
9:00–11:00 p.m. VSCA Dance Party
11:15 p.m. In Rooms/Quiet Time
Sunday, March 187:30 a.m. Baggage Hold for Late Departures
7:45–8:30 a.m. VSCA Breakfast
8:30–10:30 a.m. Closing General Session
10:30 a.m. Hotel Checkout
10:30–11:00 a.m. New VSCA Advisory Committee Orientation
2018 CONVENTION AT A GLANCEDaily Schedule and Major Convention Activities
Welcome to the92nd Annual
VSCA State Convention
from the
Virginia Association of Secondary School PrincipalsDepartment of Student Leadership
4909 Cutshaw AvenueRichmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: (804) 355-4263 Fax: (804) 355-4262
Dr. Mark Makovec
Principal, Norfolk Division
VASSP President
Dr. Randy D. Barrack
VASSP Executive Director
Mrs. Andrea Vail
VSCA Director
Mr. Daniel Vieth
Convention Registrar
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WelcomeDear Convention Delegate,
Welcome to the 92nd Annual VSCA State Convention! Our theme this year is “Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation” and we hope you find a wealth of inspiration, useful suggestions, and thought-provoking discussions this weekend at the beautiful Founders Inn in Virginia Beach.
Along with the dozens of members of the Advisory Board, we have been hard at work this year to put on an incredibly amazing experience. If you’re joining us for the first time, welcome. If you’re a returning veteran, wel-come back. Let’s all enjoy this remarkable time we have together.
The VSCA State Officers and Regional Representatives,
Derek ShockeyStudent RepresentativeWoodgrove High School
President School
Jillian DoerrStudent RepresentativeGrassfield High SchoolVice President School
Gabbi TroiaStudent RepresentativeWoodbridge High School
Secretary School
VSCA ObligationAs a member of the SCA
I will seek to prepare myself physically, mentally, and morally,to express good citizenship, attitudes and practices, and to promote the general welfare of the school.
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Table of ContentsWelcome from the VSCA State Officer Schools ........................................................................................................................ 2
VSCA Regions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
VSCA Region Representatives ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
VSCA Advisory Committee Appointed Members ......................................................................................................................6
Regional Meeting Agendas ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
VSCA 2017–2018 Achievement Award Schools ......................................................................................................................... 8
Convention Schedule .........................................................................................................................................................................9
Featured Speakers.............................................................................................................................................................................13
Learning Lab Descriptions ..............................................................................................................................................................14
VSCA Rules of Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................................17
Evaluation............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Hotel Map .............................................................................................................................................................. Inside back cover
THIS PROGRAM BELONGS TO
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NAME
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SCHOOL
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ADVISOR
If found, please return to the VSCA Convention Office,
located on the 1st level in front of the ballroom. Thank you!
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VSCA RegionsREGION ICharles City County
Chesterfield County
Colonial Heights City
Dinwiddie County
Goochland County
Hanover County
Henrico County
Hopewell City
New Kent County
Petersburg City
Powhatan County
Prince George County
Richmond City
Surry County
Sussex County
REGION II Accomack County
Chesapeake City
Franklin City
Hampton City
Isle of Wight County
Newport News City
Norfolk City
Northampton County
Poquoson City
Portsmouth City
Southampton County
Suffolk City
Virginia Beach City
Williamsburg-James City County
York County
REGION III Caroline County
Colonial Beach City
Essex County
Fredericksburg City
Gloucester County
King George County
King & Queen County
King William County
Lancaster County
Matthews County
Middlesex County
Northumberland County
Richmond County
Spotsylvania County
Stafford County
West Point Town
Westmoreland County
REGION IV Alexandria City
Arlington County
Clarke County
Culpepper City
Fairfax City
Fairfax County
Falls Church City
Fauquier County
Frederick County
Loudoun County
Madison County
Manassas City
Manassas Park City
Orange County
Page County
Prince William County
Rappahannock County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
Winchester City
REGION V Albemarle County
Amherst County
Augusta County
Bath County
Bedford City
Buena Vista City
Campbell County
Charlottesville City
Fluvanna County
Greene County
Harrisonburg City
Highland County
Lexington City
Louisa County
Lynchburg City
Nelson County
Rockbridge County
Rockingham County
Staunton City
Waynesboro City
REGION VI Alleghany County
Botetourt County
Covington City
Craig County
Danville City
Floyd County
Franklin County
Henry County
Martinsville City
Montgomery County
Patrick County
Pittsylvania County
Roanoke City
Roanoke County
Salem City
REGION VII Bland County
Bristol City
Buchanan County
Carroll County
Dickenson County
Galax City
Giles County
Grayson County
Lee County
Norton City
Pulaski County
Radford City
Russell County
Scott County
Smyth County
Tazewell County
Washington County
Wise County
Wythe County
REGION VIII Amelia County
Appomattox County
Brunswick County
Buckingham County
Charlotte County
Cumberland County
Greensville County
Halifax County
Lunenburg County
Mecklenburg County
Nottoway County
Prince Edward County
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2017–2018 Region RepresentativesRegion 1 SchoolPrince George High SchoolPrince George School DivisionCourtney West, StudentMs. Marcia Edmundson, Advisor
Region 2 SchoolOscar Smith High SchoolChesapeake School DivisionKaity Wasinger, StudentMs. Tina Salmon, Advisor
Region 3 SchoolCourtland High SchoolSpotsylvania School DivisionRachel Gallahan, StudentMs. Amy Thorne, AdvisorMs. Bobbie Almassy, Advisor
Region 4 SchoolWoodbridge High SchoolPrince William School DivisionFahad Abdulrazzaq, StudentMr. Michael Viola, AdvisorMrs. Cortney Bristow, Advisor
Region 5 SchoolLiberty High SchoolBedford School DivisionSummer Markham, StudentMrs. Robin Waldron, Advisor
Region 6 SchoolFranklin County High SchoolFranklin County School DivisionMadison Shubert, StudentMs. Kirsten Yaffe, AdvisorMs. Rebecca Nagle, Advisor
Region 8 SchoolBuckingham County High SchoolBuckingham School DivisionKayla Sage, StudentMrs. Mary Stearrett, Advisor
Middle School RepresentativeTuckahoe Middle SchoolHenrico School DivisionElla Hurlbert, StudentMs. Donna Forester, Advisor
VASSP RepresentativeDr. Kevin Bezy
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VSCA Advisory Committee Appointed Members
2017–2018 Advisory Committee
Battlefield High School Nicole Cheng Prince William County Grace KimBenton Middle School Emma Weaver Prince William CountyBuckingham County High School Amanda Bryan Buckingham County Tyshea Chambers Tajhmir Gough Alley Ragland April Sage Kayla Sage Sarah Whittington Daniel BrickhillC.D. Hylton High School Kathleen Gurango Prince William County Aleana Hunter Dominique Malloy De’Jah Robinson Daniella SaforoCourtland High School Christine Bowser Spotsylvania County Rachel Gallahan Reagan Jackson Maria Parent Michaela Salvary Mia ShepherdFranklin County High School Jenna Lambert Franklin County Madison Shubert Freedom High School Noah Burke Loudoun County Jenna ThaljiGrassfield High School Audrey Baker Chesapeake City Jillian Grant Amanda SheppsLiberty High School Summer Markham Bedford CountyOrange County High School Shane Lohr Orange County Jarrett Long MacKenzie RankinOscar F. Smith High School Kimber Foreman Chesapeake City Kara Prescott Brittnei Walker Kaity WasingerPrince George High School Courtney West Prince George County Emily WhiteheadSouth Lakes High School Kate Kaufman Fairfax County Samantha Lowe Staci Puertas Neharika Singh
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If you would like to be a member of the 2018–2019 Advisory Committee,
please pick up an Appointed Member Application at the VSCA Office.
VSCA Regional Meeting Agendas
Friday, March 16, 2018 – 4:15 p.m.1. Introduction of Regional Representatives, Officers (if any), Schools, and Advisors2. Icebreaker/Team Building Activity3. Overview of Convention Service Project—School Supply Drive4. Brainstorm and create a regional cheer to be presented at the pep rally this evening5. Read resolutions – they will be further discussed tomorrow during resolution workshops6. Discuss topics and procedures for the Board of Education Forum
Friday, March 16, 2018 – 6:25 p.m.1. Icebreaker/Team Building Activity 2. Introduction and speeches of Candidates for High School Regional Representatives (if any)3. Complete Convention Service Project—School Supply Drive4. Go over pep rally games
Woodbridge Senior High School Chelsea Kumah Prince William County Fahad Abdulrazzaq Catherine Cornicelli Joel Diaz Anna Facciola Andrea Funez Eva Kemal Marcela Oliva-RiveraWoodgrove High School Elizabeth Clark Loudoun County Lance Czarnecki Maddy Davis Maryam Khan Sam Payne Vicky Thompson Kawal Tiwana
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Achievement AwardsEach year, VSCA honors member schools that promote leadership and community service through their school’s Student Council activities by awarding an Achievement Award. This year, 24 schools will be recognized at this convention for their achievements during the 2017–2018 school year.
To be recognized, schools must apply and submit documentation of completing a variety of activities throughout the school year. The required projects must be assembled in a portfolio and reviewed by the school principal to be considered for an award. All member schools that complete the criteria for this award receive the award.
Congratulations to the 2018 recipients of this outstanding achievement:
Battlefield High School
Benton Middle School
Buckingham County High School
Buffalo Gap High School
C.D. Hylton High School
Courtland High School
Franklin County High School
Freedom High School
Grassfield High School
Hayfield Elementary School
Hickory High School
Hugo A. Owens Middle School
Liberty High School
Massaponax High School
Orange County High School
Osbourn High School
Oscar Smith High School
Park View High School
Patrick Henry High School
Prince George High School
South Lakes High School
Western Branch Middle School
Woodbridge High School
Woodgrove High School
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Schedule of EventsFriday, March 16, 201811:30 a.m. VSCA Officer School Luncheon .............................................................................. Patrick Henry
12:30–3:00 p.m. Hotel Registration/Check-In .......................................................................................... Front Desk
12:30–3:00 p.m. Convention Registration ................................................................... Ballroom Registration Desk
1:30 p.m. Elections Committee Meeting .................................................Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
All Candidate Schools are required to attend
2:00–2:50 p.m. Advisory Committee Meeting ................................................Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
2:00–2:30 p.m. New to VSCA Workshop ......................................................................................................Madison
2:45–2:55 p.m. Meet in Regional Rooms.................................................................................... See room list below
Region ..................................................................................................................................... Location
One...............................................................................................................................Benjamin Franklin
Two .....................................................................................................Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
Three ................................................................................................................................. James Madison
Four ....................................................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Five, Six, Seven, Eight ...............................................................................................Benjamin Harrison
3:00–4:10 p.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
Opening General Session .............................................................................. Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA President School—Woodgrove High School, Loudoun Division
Derek Shockey, Student Representative
Jeff Schutte and Laura Mowers, Advisors
• Welcome to the 92nd Annual VSCA Convention
• VSCA Advisory Committee Introductions
• Opening of Convention, School Explosions
• Greetings: Dr. Steven M. Constantino, Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Convention reminders and updates
4:15–5:00 p.m. First Regional Meeting (Led by Regional Representatives) ................................. Regional Rooms
5:00–5:15 p.m. Prepare for Dinner
5:15–6:15 p.m. VSCA Dinner ..................................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 1-2
6:25–7:25 p.m. Second Regional Meeting (Led by Regional Representatives) ............................ Regional Rooms
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7:30–9:15 p.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
2nd General Session ....................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA President School—Woodgrove High School, Loudoun Division
Derek Shockey, Student Representative
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Jeff Schutte and Laura Mowers, Advisors
• Keynote Speaker: Kyle Willkom
• Swag Swap
9:20–9:40 p.m. Meet the Candidates .................................................................................................Ballroom Foyer
9:45–9:55 p.m. Third Regional Meeting (LedbyRegionalRepresentatives) Pep Rally Preparations
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10:00–10:35 p.m. VSCA Pep Rally ................................................................................................ Virginia Ballroom 1-2
10:40–10:55 p.m. Illumination ........................................................................................................ Virginia Ballroom 3-4
11:00 p.m. In Rooms ..............................................................................................................................Quiet Time
Saturday, March 17, 20187:30-8:25 a.m. VSCA Breakfast ............................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 1-2
8:30-10:00 a.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
3rd General Session ........................................................................................ Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA Vice President School—Grassfield High School, Chesapeake Division
Jillian Doerr, Student Representative
Alicia White, Advisor
• Campaign Speeches for VSCA Officer School Candidates
• Keynote Speaker: Kyle Willkom
10:10–10:40 a.m. Learning Lab Session 1 ....................................................................................... See table below
10:50–11:20 a.m. Learning Lab Session 2 ....................................................................................... See table below
Learning Lab Schedule
Room Session 110:10-10:40
Session 210:50-11:20
Session 31:15-1:45
Henry Advisor Swap Shop(Double Session)
HoCo 101
Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
Reaching Out Without a Doubt
Bring Unity to Your Community
Doing Good by Doing Good
Mason Electronic Communica-tion Is Growing
Parliamentary Procedure
Parliamentary Procedure
Harrison Building School Pride, Morale, and Traditions
Sociology of Leadership Plan and Simple
Franklin Whole School Events That Rock
Fashion Feud: A Competitive Fashion
Show
Ideas! Ideas! Ideas!Elementary and Middle
School Swap ShopMadison What to Do When You
Don’t Know What to DoCan you PHIL the Love
Tonight?Going Paperless
Blair Surviving Freshman Year Why (K)not? Why (K)not?Virginia Ballrooms 3 & 4 Resolutions Workshop Resolutions Workshop
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11:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m. School Caucuses ...................................................Discuss candidates for office and Resolutions
Asaschool,pleasedecidealocation
12:10–1:05 p.m. VSCA Luncheon ............................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 1-2
12:20–1:05 p.m. Voting ........................................................................................................................................... Braxton
*Regions 2,4,6: 12:20 – 12:34 p.m.
*Regions 1,3,8: 12:35 – 12:49 p.m.
*Regions 5,7: 12:50 – 1:05 p.m.
1:15–1:45 p.m. Learning Lab Session 3 ...........................................................................................See table on p.9
2:00-3:30 p.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
4th General Session—Forum with the Board of Education ..................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA President School—Woodgrove High School, Loudoun Division
Derek Shockey, Student Representative
Jeff Schutte and Laura Mowers, Advisors
3:40–5:00 p.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
Resolutions Session ......................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA Secretary School—Woodbridge High School, Prince William Division
Gabbi Troia, Student Representative
Mike Viola, Kyle Geck, and Cortney Bristow, Advisors
Dr. Cynthia Mayo, Registered Parliamentarian
3:40–5:00 p.m. Swap Shop .......................................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 1-2
5:15–6:00 p.m. Public Speaking Contest .............................................................Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
5:15–6:00 p.m. Tie-Breaker Voting .................................................................................................................. Braxton
5:15–6:30 p.m. Prepare for Banquet
6:30–8:30 p.m. VSCA Banquet and Awards Ceremony ................................................... Virginia Ballroom 1-2
8:30 p.m. Installation Practice ....................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
AllCandidateSchools—studentandadvisor—mustattend
9:00–11:00 p.m. VSCA Dance Party .................................................................................................................... Atrium
Movie .................................................................................................Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
11:15 p.m. In Rooms ............................................................................................................................... Quiet Time
Sunday, March 18, 20187:30 a.m. Baggage Hold for Late Departures ................................................................................... Braxton
7:45-8:30 a.m. VSCA Breakfast ................................................................................................ Virginia Ballroom 1-2
8:30–10:30 a.m. Grow a Generation to Lead the Nation
Closing General Session ................................................................................... Virginia Ballroom 3-4
Presiding: VSCA President School—Woodgrove High School, Loudoun Division
Derek Shockey, Student Representative
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Jeff Schutte and Laura Mowers, Advisors
• Mr. Kenneth Kidd, Keynote Speaker
• Award Presentations
• New Officer Installation
• Closing Comments
10:30 a.m. Hotel Checkout
10:30–11:00 a.m. New VSCA Advisory Committee Orientation ........................ Thomas Jefferson Amphitheater
ImmediatelyfollowingClosingSession
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Featured SpeakersDr. Steven M. Constantino was named acting superintendent of public instruction by Governor Terry McAuliffe effective January 1, 2018.
His career started as an educator in 1980 in upstate New York, where he served in several school districts as a music teacher, band director, district director of fine arts and as a high school assistant principal. He served as an assistant principal and princi-pal in Prince William County. He served as deputy superintendent in Cobb County—Georgia’s second largest school district—from 2008–2011. From 2011 to 2016, he served as the division superintendent for the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
Dr. Constantino’s honors include being named Region 2 Superintendent of the Year in 2015 by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents and Prince William County Principal of the Year for 2000.
Kyle Willkom has always strived to live an action-packed life. Along with start-ing his leadership development company, Action Packed Leadership, Kyle wrote two books on leadership, WakeUpCall and TheThinkingDilemma, created the Action Packed Life online leadership course (reaching high school students across the coun-try), and was the first employee of a million-dollar marketing startup. Kyle has also completed six marathons, climbed mountains, and was an all-state basketball player who walked on at Marquette University.
Now Kyle travels the country, guitar in hand, delivering inspirational speeches that are funny, interactive, and life-changing. His speeches motivate and challenge students to have a vision, accomplish big things, and become a better version of themselves.
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Learning Lab DescriptionsAdvisor Swap Shop—ADVISOR SESSIONSouthLakesHighSchool
AdvisorPresenter:LynFiscus
This double session is a perfect place for advisors to get great ideas from one another. Share experiences, problem-solve, and create a network!
Bring Unity to Your CommunityOscarSmithHighSchool
StudentPresenters:KimberForeman,KaityWasinger,ElizabethKondzella
Advisors:HilaryBayse,TinaSalmon
Explore and discuss different ways your SCA can give back to your school and community. Learn about fun and unique service project ideas.
Building School Pride, Morale, and TraditionsWoodbridgeHighSchool
StudentPresenters:ChelseaKumah,JoelDiaz, AbbyMeyer
Advisor:MichaelViola
It is the responsibility of SCA advisors and student leaders to increase school pride, enhance the morale in their building, and implement many different school traditions. Yet, have you ever felt as a leader that you are limited, restricted, and unable to fulfill your lead-ership capacity and do your job? We know this is the case for advisors and students alike. This session will give some tips, advice, and ideas that will not only allow you to better your leadership, but also leave a positive, realistic impact.
Can you PHIL the Love Tonight?StudentPresenters:EvaKemal,NicholasPumpelly, AndreaFunez,ShreyPandey
Advisor:MichaelViola
Learn how to engage your school and community in philanthropic and service work, while raising thousands of dollars in fun-filled events. Various topics will be cov-ered including: awareness months, appreciation weeks, charity fundraisers, and philanthropic drives.
Doing Good by Doing GoodLibertyHighSchool
StudentPresenters:SummerMarkham, AprilSage,TajhmirGough
Advisor:RobinWaldron
This session will discuss service projects that help those in need. There will be an example of a service project and discussion on service projects like trick or treating for canned food, nursing home pen pals, and sock the court.
Electronic Communication Is GrowingCourtlandHighSchool
StudentPresenters:MariaParent,ReaganJackson,ChristineBowser
Advisors:AmyThorne,BobbieAlmassy
In this session, we will discuss ways to keep SCAs current with electronic communication. Students will create an electronic sign-up and send it to their advi-sors.
Fashion Feud: A Competitive Fashion ShowBentonMiddleSchool
StudentPresenters:EmilyFlugrad,CarleyMayers
Advisors:CadenceKelly,MarkShiring
The Fashion Feud is a competitive fashion show that promotes school spirit and community service. Teams comprised of students and teachers “walk the runway” in a variety of entertaining categories. Participants and audience members collect and donate new or gently used clothes for those in need. This is a unique event that works well for any school. Visit this session to learn more and show us your runway skills in a live demonstration.
Going PaperlessBattlefieldHighSchool
StudentPresenters:KirtBoyd,KarinaReynolds,ZarinRahman
Advisor:JoeSchelzo
Review of “old school” voting methods, options for transitioning to e-voting with the pros, cons, and chal-lenges of making the transitions.
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HoCo 101SouthLakesHighSchool
StudentPresenters:StaciPuertas,KateKaufman,SamanthaLowe,NeharikaSingh
Advisor:LynFiscus
A good homecoming theme should serve as a unifying element that ties all the elements of the week together and allows for creativity in all aspects of the week: dress-up days, lunchtime activities, hall decorations, a pep rally, parade floats, and the dance. Take your HoCo to the next level with this plan for developing themes that engage more students and turn homecoming into a memorable week of over-the-top spirit.
Ideas! Ideas! Ideas! ELEMENTARYANDMIDDLESCHOOLSWAPSHOP
Tuckahoe Middle School
StudentPresenters:EllaHurlbert,MorganPustilnik,MaddieCassidy
Advisor:DonnaForester
Come share your ideas about everything involving SCA. We will discuss everything from fundraisers to icebreakers, to spirit ideas and community service. We want to hear from you and share our best ideas!
Parliamentary ProcedureWoodgroveHighSchool
StudentPresenter:MaryamKhan
Advisor:LauraMowers
Parliamentary Procedure will be taught in a fun and engaging manner. Be ready to walk out feeling more confident when using Parliamentary Procedure in meetings.
Plan and SimpleWoodbridgeHighSchool
StudentPresenters: AsadWaters,SydneyCrosby,IrisTowler,DorcasObeng,BrySolletti
Advisor:KyleGeck
Event planning may seem like a daunting task, but learn the fundamentals in this session. Go from a novice event planner to a master in 30 minutes.
Reaching Out Without a DoubtGrassfieldHighSchool
StudentPresenters: AmandaShepps, AudreyBaker,JillianGrant
Advisor: Alicia White
A hands on workshop where you will learn how to include all groups in your school and make for a welcoming environment.
Resolutions WorkshopTHOSE ATTENDING THE RESOLUTIONS SESSION MUST ATTEND ONE OF THESE SESSIONSWoodgroveHighSchool
StudentPresenter:DerekShockey,VSCAPresident
Advisor:JeffSchutte
This will be a group discussion on the resolutions to be discussed, the procedures for discussion and for amending and voting on the VSCA Resolutions.
Sociology of LeadershipWoodbridgeHighSchool
StudentPresenter:MilesDesamour
Advisor:KyleGeck
You will be able to examine and find your own self-image. You will determine what defines a good leader and reflect on if you have their attributes within your respective organization. Lastly, you will compare the social dynamics of your school with other schools.
Surviving Freshman YearSENIORS ONLYPresenter:RyanThomas,2016VSCAPresident
Ryan Thomas returns with his first year of college complete. He will tell all about his adventures, tips for survival, and best of all, jokes about Virginia Tech! You don’t want to miss it!! HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY (unless you’re a child prodigy who got into col-lege early)!
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What to Do When You Don’t Know What to DoPrinceGeorgeHighSchool
StudentPresenters:CourtneyWest,EmilyWhitehead
Advisor:MarciaEdmundson
This session will focus on strategies and techniques to identify and manage stress in a busy student’s life. Participants will engage in role play and other interac-tive activities. Tips will be useful for students of all ages levels: elementary through high school!
Whole School Events that RockFreedomHighSchool
StudentPresenters:NoahBurke,NathanTiong
Advisor:JasonKing
Themed events are a guaranteed way to revamp your typical high school functions and increase participation. Join us to brainstorm creative ways to increase school spirit through “theming it up” for success.
Why (K)not?BuckinghamCountyHighSchool
StudentPresenters:KaylaSage,SarahWhittington
Advisor:LisaColeman
Students will engage in a hands-on activity to accom-plish personal goals and have an overall impact on their SCA. Individuals will be able to take what they learn back and share with others so that they will leave a long-lasting impact on their schools.
Be sure not to miss the VSCA State Convention Forum with the Virginia Board of Education! This is an awesome opportunity for student leaders to have their voices heard and engage in dialogue with Virginia’s education policymakers.
WHAT: Forum with the Virginia Board of Education
WHEN: Saturday, March 17, 2018 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virginia Ballroom 3–4 Virginia Department of
Education
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VSCA Rules of ProcedureThe following Rules of Procedure for the Resolutions Session and the Open Forum with the Board of Education were proposed by the VSCA Resolutions Committee and adopted by the VSCA Advisory Committee:
Resolutions Session1. Debate on each resolution is limited to 15 minutes.
2. When wishing to speak, each person must:
• Sign up to speak—a sign-up sheet will be available Friday evening and Saturday until 1:30 p.m. in the VSCA Office.
• All students wishing to speak must sign the Speaker’s List during this time.
• Be recognized by the Chair.
• State his/her name and school.
• Stand and speak from a microphone.
3. No student may speak more than two (2) minutes on a resolution.
4. No more than two (2) students from the same school may speak on the same resolution and the second student wishing to speak on a resolution must go to the end of the line before speaking.
5. All questions and comments must be directed to the Chair.
6. The Chair will alternate microphones.
7. There will be no yielding of time.
8. Only voting delegates will vote.
9. A majority vote is needed to pass both amendments and resolutions.
10. In the event that an amendment is proposed and properly seconded, all speakers waiting to speak should step to the side of the aisle. Delegates wishing to speak to the amendment shall line up to speak, and will be recog-nized by the Chair, who will alternate microphones. After the amendment is resolved, debate will resume based on the order of the Resolution’s Speakers Sheets.
Open Forum with the Board of Education1. Discussion on any particular topic is limited to 10 minutes.
2. Anyone who wishes to speak must sign up in the VSCA Convention Office located on the Founders Inn first level prior to the Forum. Only one student may speak per school. The speaker must be recognized by the Chair, state his/her name and school and stand and speak from a microphone.
3. No student may speak more than one (1) minute on any particular topic.
4. There will be no yielding of time.
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Convention EvaluationPlease fill this out, remove it from this book, and drop it in the box at the VSCA Convention Office before you leave.Your School Level: Elementary Middle High
Your Position: Student Advisor
1. Rate by circling the most appropriate number: (1= Needs Improvement 2= Good 3= Awesome)
a. Overall Convention 1 2 3
b. Hotel Registration 1 2 3
c. VSCA Registration 1 2 3
d. Opening Session (Friday afternoon) 1 2 3
e. Region Meeting #1 (Friday afternoon) 1 2 3
f. Region Meeting #2 (Friday evening) 1 2 3
g. 2nd General Session (Friday evening) 1 2 3
h. Pep Rally/ Illumination 1 2 3
i. 3rd General Session (Saturday morning) 1 2 3
j. Learning Labs attended (Please list):
10:10 – 10:40 __________________________ 1 2 3
10:50 – 11:20 __________________________ 1 2 3
1:15 – 1:45 ____________________________ 1 2 3
k. 4th General Session - Board of Education 1 2 3
l. Resolutions Session 1 2 3
m. Swap Shop 1 2 3
n. Banquet 1 2 3
o. Dance 1 2 3
p. Closing Session 1 2 3
q. Speaker: Mr. Kyle Willkom 1 2 3
r. Speaker: Dr. Steven Constantino 1 2 3
s. Outstanding Project Display 1 2 3
t. Hotel Lodging 1 2 3
u. Meeting Facilities 1 2 3
v. Meals 1 2 3
w. Hotel Check-in/Check-out 1 2 3
Evaluation Continues on Reverse Side
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2. What did you like most about the convention?
3. What did you like the least?
4. Suggestions for improvement:
5. Comments:
Please drop this in the VSCA box. Thank you!
The Virginia Student Councils Associationis administered by the
Department of Student Leadership of theVirginia Association of Secondary School Principals
The Department of Student Leadership of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals promotes lead-ership learning in student organizations for all K–12 schools throughout the Commonwealth. We are committed to the advancement of leadership training for students and advisors in Virginia.
The VSCA Advisory Committee of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals provides direction and counsel for the administrative operation of the VSCA. The advisory committee consists of seventeen (17) voting members: three (3) high school officer schools (President, Vice-President, and Secretary), eight (8) high school regional representative schools, three (3) middle level representative schools, and three (3) elementary level representatives schools, all elected annually at the VSCA State Convention by member schools of the VSCA. Representative positions of the VSCA Advisory Committee are held by schools rather than individuals. All representative schools, once elected, are represented on the VSCA Advisory Committee by a student representa-tive and his or her school’s SCA Advisor or principal designee. In addition, the VSCA Advisory Committee includes ex-officio nonvoting members, including one VASSP representative who is appointed by the VASSP Board of Directors, the VASSP Executive Director, and the director of the VASSP Department of Student Leadership. The VASSP Executive Director may appoint other ex-officio nonvoting members as necessary.