For outstanding achievement in leadership, service, and
activities that serve to improve the school and community, Eagle Pass High School
has been recognized by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) as a
Sweepstakes Council. Sweepstakes councils must be recognized as an Outstanding
Student Council and receive outstanding recognition in Drugs, Alcohol, Safety
and Health (DASH); Pride and Patriotism; and Energy and Environment as well as
submitting a Community Service Report. TASC has 1269 member schools. Of those, Eagle
Pass High School is one of only 230 student councils statewide to receive this
highly-esteemed honor.
“We are extremely excited
at having received this award,” said Dolores Rodriguez, advisor of EPHS Student
Council. “We can’t wait to do it all over again next year.”
Student Council members develop
proven skills in team building, problem solving, project planning, and decision
making. Through their co-curricular
activities, student council members serve their communities while strengthening
their academic and civic skills. Marcus Appleton, President of
EPHS Student Council expressed his/her excitement in earning this
recognition saying, “We’ve put a lot of hard work into this school year, so
it’s nice to be recognized for what we’ve done. It motivates us to continue
doing our best.”
TASC is a non-profit serving high
school and middle level student councils in Texas. Sponsored by the Texas Association of
Secondary School Principals, its purposes are to develop leadership abilities
in students, promote democracy as a way of life, and uphold high standards for
local councils. With almost 1200 member
schools, it is the largest state student leadership organization in the US.
