Last June, elections were held at IHS for the sophomore, junior, and senior class officers, as well as representatives to the Board of Education. What can we expect from this crop of officers in the upcoming school year?
Sophomore Class Officers:
Terence Rohan ’28 (President) hopes to plan memorable events for his class, balancing fun and fundraising. Peers are welcome to contact him with ideas for fundraisers or sophomore class occasions.
Eafan Chen ’28 (Vice President) has stepped into leadership roles all around Ithaca, from IHS clubs and teams to fundraising events. Like Terence, he plans for fun times like ice cream socials and movie nights.
Ciren Zhuoma ’28 (Secretary) has a goal of inclusion: keeping the sophomore class up to speed and representing the class as best she can. She’s a conflict mediator, good listener, and attentive notetaker, who plans to use her communication skills to bring the Class of ’28 together.
Aiden Xie ’28 (Treasurer) has math skills, leadership abilities, and determination. In the upcoming year, he plans to stabilize the sophomore class’s funds, enabling the class to take part in the events other officers spoke of.
Junior Class Officers:
Cornelia Ye ’27 (President) is focused this year on bringing joy to the class through a well-planned Winter Formal and Junior Prom, with plenty of other celebrations sprinkled throughout the year. She hopes this will raise school pride among Ithaca students, as well. She writes: “I hope our junior year events feel like a time to relax, connect, and have fun together.”
Tenzin Mondak ’27 (Vice President) brings strengths in communication and problem-solving to the table. She hopes to deliver fun and creative events to the junior class, and make this year a memorable one for the Class of 2027.
Yen Tran ’27 (Secretary) has big goals for this year. With newfound spreadsheet-wielding abilities, she hopes to organize events the school has never seen before, such as a movie night on the quad or a Junior Fest with free food and fun activities. Mostly, though, she’s happy to keep doing what she’s been doing—making this year as good as the past two have been.
Lucy Park-Hookway ’27 (Treasurer) will work hard in the upcoming year to give back to the school she loves using her math and leadership skills. As she put it: “I love […] how connected our community can become through our shared interests in intellectual, artistic, and social growth and hope to contribute towards fostering and deepening this connection.”
Senior Class Officers:
Joseph Ma ’26 (President) puts his emphasis on building memories. “Not just with big events,” he says, but through little details as well. Among his plans are time capsules, “Senior Sign-Offs,” and a spectacular prom. He also wants to highlight the people in the Class of 2026. This is the last year these seniors have together, and he wants the time to be well spent.
Isaac Hajjar ’26 (Vice President) is going four for four in Vice Presidential elections at the high school. He hopes to continue connecting with his whole class, including through collecting ideas from his peers. Outside of that, he plans to continue organizing dances, volleyball tournaments, and fundraisers with the same dedication that he always has.
Kate Thomas ’26 (Secretary) has, like Hajjar, served in her position since ninth grade. While grateful for the opportunity to serve her grade, she also points out: “To be honest, I think anyone could play my role.” Like her fellow officers, she hopes to make this year a memorable one through effective organization and fundraising.
Coco Hamilton ’26 (Treasurer) is familiar with money management, having served in the same role in clubs like Mock Trial and Youth Enrichment Initiative Club. She hopes to organize events that represent her class to the fullest effect by collecting input from as many classmates as possible.
Board of Education Representatives:
Lily Cowder ’27 knows leadership roles well. As a leader in school, extracurriculars, and sports, she’s prepared to relay information and bridge the gap between staff and students in the district. She hopes to include as many voices as possible in district-wide discussions and decisions.
Judah Kischnick ’27 hopes to take the reins on addressing new New York State-mandated policies, like the cell phone ban and updated 504/IEP protocol. He hopes his connections can bring the whole school together and foster closer student-to-student and student-to-faculty relationships. He says students should feel comfortable contacting him with concerns.
Jingying Xu ’27 brings hours of experience as a BoE representative and in copious other extracurriculars. Her foremost goal while on the board is to start a mentorship program for middle school students in the district. She believes that taking specific, program-focused steps should take priority over repeatedly echoing complaints.
Qin Yang’27 wants IHS to know he is dedicated, approachable, and genuinely committed to making our school a better place for everyone. He hopes to use his communication skills to bridge the gap between students and policy-makers, giving high schoolers a greater say in how they’re governed.