Powell High School Student Council members were greeted by a roaring marching band, a double-level auditorium and a 1,641 students when they attended WASC.

Student councils from all across the state came to Casper Nov. 12-13 for the WASC (Wyoming Association Student Council) convention.

On the first day of convention students attended a seminar where they received a welcoming speech by Natrona County High School’s vice principal.

Being on a student council in Wyoming, students have the opportunity to run for a state office. Students were able to hear delegate speeches for the office they were running for.

Towards the end of the seminar, a Make-A-Wish Wyoming representative and shared the total amount made from each schools Make-A-Wish fundraiser from the previous school year.

PHS received one of the top awards out of five other schools by raising just over $8,000 last year.

Following the seminar the councils received a corner around the town of Casper where they stood and were able to get a jump start on their Make-A-Wish fundraising.

Over the course of three hours the councils had great success receiving donations.

“It was a great experience because it was something physically challenging, but overall rewarding,” sophomore Whitney Hull said.

PHS student council members made poster  and had money cans to shake.

The temperatures outside was quite cold, so the council came up with dances to not only keep warm but also to grab the attention of the drivers, hoping to get a donation. PHS delegates  raised a little over $200. And overall the councils from all the schools were able to raise enough money to grant two wishes.

That evening the councils returned to NCHS to attend workshops.

Senior Sierra Sanders took part in a session on social media.

“The workshop brought some new perspectives and ideas about how our student council should run and use our social media,” Sanders said

After the workshops the councils participated in an ice cream social and the popular T-shirt exchange.

The second day the councils attended a second seminar where the running delegates gave their concluding speeches. Awards were given to student council presidents that received All-State council. Senior Student Body President Brylee Schuler received this award.

The Hidden Hero Award was also presented to members across the state that work hard within their council, but don’t always receive recognition.

Junior Michele Wagner was given this award for all her hard work she puts in towards PHS’ student council.

The WASC conference concluded with the former state officers giving their farewell speeches. This was followed by the inauguration of the new state officers.