Centennial Constitution

We, the students of Centennial High School, in order to unite the student body in an exciting way that creates an environment where pride, spirit, involvement and respect are found, establish this constitution.

Section 1: The name of the organization shall be the Associated Student Body of Centennial High School.

Section 2: The mascot of the organization shall be the Eagle. The mascot’s name is “Elmer Eagle.”

Section 3: The colors for the organization shall be Red, Columbia Blue, and White.

Section 1: The membership of the Centennial High School Associated Student Body shall consist of all regularly enrolled students at Centennial High School.

Section 2: Centennial High School and its ASB Officers, shall offer an ASB sticker that all members of the student body can purchase. Proceeds go to the ASB General fund.

Section 3: The Associated Student Body members who pay the ASB fee shall be entitled to privileges which shall include free admission to all regular season home athletic events and at least $1.00 off the cost of admission to a majority of school sponsored dances and events.

Section 1: The purpose of this organization is to give the students a voice in school operations,to develop activities for the students and to create a spirit of unity within the school and community.

Section 2: The mission statement for the student government shall be: To build a school environment where all students and staff feel connected and proud of being members of Centennial High School.

Section 1: The objectives of the Centennial High School Associated Student Body are:

• Clause 1: To provide a democratic forum in which students can address school related issues that affect their lives.
• Clause 2: To maintain a continuous communication channel from the students to the staff, administration, students, community, and district.
• Clause 3: To establish traditions, community involvement, and a year long program of activities that reflects the students’ interests.
• Clause 4: To develop pride and school spirit among students, staff and community.
• Clause 5: To ensure that all students are treated with respect and promote recognition of the students and staff.
• Clause 6: To provide for the collection of ASB dues and the distribution of the revenue for the promotion of the general welfare of the students.
• Clause 7: To increase student, staff and community participation at/in CHS events.
• Clause 8: To provide opportunities for connection for every student to a peer group, a staff member, a club, an activity or a sport.
• Clause 9: To serve the community for the betterment of all, promoting and inspiring confidence in others.

Section 1: The ASB Executive Board will be elected in April and will officially take office on July 1 of the year they were elected. They will remain in office all year.

• Clause 1: The ASB Executive Board is made up of:

a. President
b. Vice-President
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
e. Public Relations
f. Spirit
g. Technical Operations
h. Senior Class President
i. Junior Class President
j. Sophomore Class President
k. Freshman Appointment

Section 2: The ASB Executive Board candidates will give speeches to the student body and will be elected with electronic ballots. Once elected, all officers must follow the criteria listed in Article VI, the Centennial High School Student Handbook, the Centennial School District Board Policy and the election Pledge and Awareness Form signed prior to campaign week the previous year. Speeches will take the form of videos broadcast to the student body.

Section 3: The ASB Student Council will be made up of the ASB Executive Board, ClassCouncils, and Senators. Senators are students that do not hold an office and were selected to be a part of the Leadership Class.

Section 4: Students will be selected into the Leadership Class by the Activities Director. The Activities Director may seek input from ASB members, Staff, Administration, or anyone else they wish to find members for the Leadership Class.

Section 5: ASB and Class Council transition shall take place in the spring.

Section 6: Executive Council retreat shall take place in the summer.

Section 7: Election Results:

• Clause 1: ASB Elections will be determined by a point system. 50% of the points will be based on the popular vote and 50% will be based on an interview with school administration, teacher panel, and outgoing members of ASB. All Centennial students will be eligible to vote in ASB elections, except graduating seniors.
• Clause 2: Class Elections will be based on student body voting. Students will only be allowed to vote for their class positions.

Section 1: To be considered a candidate for any position on student government, candidates must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA for all classes or the approval of the Activities Director.

Section 2: Officers shall become ineligible to serve in office if his or her GPA drops below a 2.5 or if any semester including the semester just prior to the elected term of office. Grades will be reviewed every semester.

Section 3: Officers shall live up to standards and behavior expectations as illustrated in the student handbook and as elaborated by the Activities Director.

Section 4: A student of Centennial High School who has met all requirements is only entitled to hold one office in the Student Government class.

Section 5: All officers must be enrolled in and regularly attend (fulfill duties and obligations as detailed in the constitution) all Leadership classes. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from office and the Leadership class.

Section 6: All officers must participate in their class senate and are encouraged to participate in at least one external club.

Section 7: Eligibility for Offices

• Clause 1: ASB President is open to Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 2: ASB Vice President is open to Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 3: ASB Secretary is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 4: ASB Treasurer is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 5: ASB Public Relations is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 6: ASB Director of School Spirit is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 7: ASB Director of Technical Operations is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the following year.
• Clause 8: All Classes position must be held by a member of that specific class.

Section 1: Any student enrolled in Centennial High School is eligible to vote.

Section 2: Candidates for all elected offices shall be presented before elections.

Section 3: Voting procedures shall be determined by the Activities Director and run by the ASBVice President.

Section 4: With the exception of ASB President, and ASB Vice President, all other ASB positions will be elected via the popular vote of the entire student body except for graduating seniors. All class council positions will be elected by popular vote of the respective class.

Section 5: All elected and appointed officers serve a full year term. Therefore they must attend the full school year. All positions, with the exception of ASB President and Vice President will be interviewed by the Activities Director and a committee of their choosing prior to elections.

Section 6: ASB President and ASB Vice President candidates will be interviewed by the school administration and a panel of staff, and outgoing ASB senior officers. That panel will vote via points for each candidate. The interview is worth 50% of the election points. The other 50% is made up from the popular vote of the student body. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the student with the highest interview score. If still tied, the candidate with the higher popular vote will win. If still tied, a runoff election will be held with only those tied candidates on the ballot.

Section 7: Vote counting will occur on the same day as the elections and will be conducted by the activities director only. An appointed student council member will take over these duties should the activities director be unable to do so. Announcements will be made as soon as
election results are finalized and approved by administration and a one-on-one, face-to-face manner between the activities director and each of the candidates. An end-of-the-day announcement will be made to the whole school over the PA system, or another manner as soon as the candidates have all personally received the election results.

Section 1: The ASB President shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Clause 1: Ensure the Constitution is properly executed.
• Clause 2: Preside over all student body meetings, Student Government class meetings,and can call special leadership meetings.
• Clause 3: Be an ex-officio member of all clubs and organizations.
• Clause 4: With the ASB Vice-President, and Activities Director set up a leadership planning retreat for the Executive Board and the student government before school starts.
• Clause 5: Plan and execute a banquet/officer transition meeting
• Clause 6: Appoint specific duties to the ASB Executive Board with ASB Vice President and Activities Director.
• Clause 7: With the assistance of the ASB Vice President and ASB Administrative Assistant, apply for all applicable honors including but not limited to the OASC Honor Council Award.
• Clause 8: With the assistance of the ASB Vice President update and organize the Constitution with the assistance of the Student Government.
• Clause 9: With the assistance of the Activities Director, run the day to day operations of the Leadership Class.

Section 2: The ASB Vice President shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Clause 1: Assume all responsibilities of the ASB President if he or she cannot fill them.
• Clause 2: Run all student body elections for the elected year.
• Clause 3: Shall represent the ASB, Student Council at District Board Meetings.
• Clause 4: Will assist the Activities Director in monitoring lettering for student government.
• Clause 5: ASB President and Vice President with the Executive Board plan Welcome events for the start of the school year.
• Clause 6: Vice President shall be responsible for:
• Be responsible for organizing, promoting, and awarding student recognition through the:
  • Student of the Month program (one per department), tv slide, certificate, prize
  • Be responsible for establishing and upkeep of the Student of the Month shout outs
  • Promote achievements for all non-athletic clubs and activities
  • Promote upcoming competitions and contests for all non-athletic clubs and activities
  • Act as liaison between Directors of Assemblies and clubs/activities to ensure equal representation and recognition in assemblies as compared to athletics
  • Send congratulation notes to clubs, activities and individuals on behalf of the Leadership class or Student Council.
  • Act as a liaison to the on campus clubs, visiting and reporting when possible.
  • Assist classes in planning, organizing, and supervising their activities including but not limited to assemblies, dances, courts and special event weeks.
  • Distribute planning packets to clubs who would like to put on events.

Section 1: The ASB Executive Board is made up of:

The ASB President, ASB Vice-President, ASB Secretary, ASB Treasurer, ASB Director of Public Relations and Communications, ASB Director of School Spirit, Senior Class President, Junior Class President, Sophomore Class President, and Freshman Appointment

Section 2: The ASB Senate shall be composed of students accepted into the Leadership Class. Student Council is the combined Senate and Executive Board.
Section 3: The ASB is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Raising money for ASB funds and student activities and recognition, Homecoming events, Pink Week, Club Fair, the Canned Food Drive, Staff Appreciation Weeks, Pep Assemblies, Staff relations, Public
Relations, Secret Pals, Winter Formal, Prom. Multicultural Night, etc.

Section 4: The ASB Executive Board shall meet twice per month. The day and time to be determined by ASB and Activities Director

Section 5: Any ASB officer not performing his or her duties can be dismissed by the Activities Director.

Section 6: If a vacancy occurs on ASB, the ASB officers may choose to appoint another candidate from current ASB senators.

Section 7: Any and all amendments of the constitution may only be passed by a 2/3’s vote from the student government.

Section 8: Student Government has the power to ratify the Constitution and shall do so once per year.

The ASB Director of School Spirit shall have the duty and power to:
● Work with the Athletic Director and Activities Director to improve school spirit and sportsmanship at athletic events, club games. and functions including all athletes.
● Exercise general supervision and knowledge of all athletic activities.
● Oversee the Centennial Spirit Squad
● Represent athletics in order to ensure teams are properly represented at assemblies.
● Daily or weekly informs school of upcoming games and sporting events. This communication could include written announcements for athletics, end-of-the-day audio announcements, posters, flyers, including but not limited to notifying the student body of games and matches to be played, rooter buses and scores of previous games and matches.
● Send congratulatory notes to teams and individuals on behalf of the Leadership class or Student Government.
● Promote attendance and school support at athletic events and club sports.
● Create and post signs and banners for teams about game days.
● Initiate possible intra-mural sports.
● Act as the liaison between Centennial and other league schools.
● Promote cooperation and sportsmanship between league and non-league schools.
● Coordinate activities and information between all district schools.
● Regularly communicate with the Director of Public Relations and Communication..
● Oversee Assembly Committee and work with chairs of those committees

• Communicate effectively with head coaches and advisors, two weeks before assemblies. Including performers and anthem singers.
• Work closely with the Athletic and Activities Directors, Administration, Clubs, Teams, etc. to collect needed information and recognition.
• Further involve and recognize CentennialHigh School students and groups including but not limited to speakers and special programs at assemblies.
• Coordinate all technical and sound needs during, and not limited to assemblies, special events, and speakers.
• Incorporate the use of video into, and not limited to assemblies.
• Incorporate any type of computer-generated support to presentations and special events.
• Coordinate all equipment needs at least one week prior.

The ASB Director of Technical Operations shall have the duty and power to:
● Coordinate all technical and sound needs during, and not limited to assemblies, special
events, and speakers. Oversee Senators in this area
● Incorporate the use of video into, and not limited to assemblies.
● Incorporate any type of computer-generated support to presentations and special events.

● Manage all lighting and sound aspects for Homecoming, winter assembly, etc with the help of senators.
● Coordinate all equipment needs at least one week prior to any event needing technology.
● In charge of coordinating morning announcements and ensuring that the necessary
items are included from all sources.
● Coordinate weekly Eagle News announcements.

● In charge of coordinating morning announcements and ensuring that the necessary items are included from all sources.
● Coordinate weekly Eagle News announcements.

The ASB Director of Public Relations shall have the duty and power to:
● Publicize school functions and activities in a creative way, frequently using school processes, and appropriate social media.
● Help supervise via senators all school bulletin boards.
● Publicize school activities through social media.
● Oversee the production of posters and banners.
● In charge of coordinating morning announcements and ensuring that the necessary items are included from all sources.
● Promote better relations between Centennial High School and community.
● Update social media sites with any upcoming events or news.

• Coordination with Directors of School Spirit is expected

● Promote community service options to the Student Government, the student body, NHS, Key Club, Sparrow Club, HOSA, and other campus clubs.
● Supervise and coordinate Centennial ’s service weeks and projects including but not limited to Pink Week, Mental Health Week, Red Ribbon Week, etc.
● Contact and be the liaison between the organizations we work with and Centennial HS.
● Goal: Organize two class service project per year.

The ASB Director of Funds/ Administrative Assistant shall have the duty and power to:
● Assist the ASB President and Vice President with all of their assigned duties.
● With administration approval, handle or oversee all finances of this organization.
● Create a goal budget for the year
● Keep records of all ASB receipts, purchase orders and disbursements and make recommendations to the executive board for withdrawals from student body funds not previously appropriated.
● Regularly meet with the Advisor to go over budgetary items.
● Disperse reimbursement paperwork to Student Council Officers for pre-approved purchases.
● Keep accurate profit and loss sheets of all ASB functions and assist classes and clubs in keeping accurate records.
● Plan, organize, and supervise all ASB fundraising projects.
● Hold regular meetings with school bookkeeper.
● Communicate with CHS Booster Club.
● Train up to two interns during the course of the year for future Treasurer position.

Assume all responsibilities of the ASB President or ASB Vice President if he or she cannot fill them.
● Responsible for coordinating senators to create the school wide calendar in commons as well as the Kindness Calendar.
● Take Executive Board minutes and keep a neat and accurate account of each student government meeting.
● Send thank you and congratulatory notes, letters and fliers on behalf of the Leadership Class or Student Council as needed, typically after events.
● Oversee completion of the OASC gold council applications with the assistance of the president.
● Create and maintain a list of Standing Committee members and Short term committee members.

Publicize school functions and activities to staff in a creative way
● Oversee National Education Week (fall/winter), Administrative Professionals’ Day (April),
Assistant Principal Week(April), Counselors Week(Feb), Staff Appreciation Week (May),
and National Student Leadership Week (April).
● Assist in sending thank you cards to staff who help Student Government.
● Promote better relations between Centennial High School and Centennial Staff.
● Collect newspaper articles, pictures, and other data concerned with Centennial High School Activities and Athletics. The ASB should be able to use items collected to create a scrapbook which will serve as a visual catalog of events.
● Oversee the execution of student council promotion videos for dances, assemblies, etc
● Update and maintain the calendar and Kindness boards on campus
● Maintain and up-to-date scrapbook for all student government events throughout the year.
● Create the end of the year slideshow for the banquet.
● Attend and document activities and events that involve student council.
● Participate in all dress up and Student Council activities.

Section 1: The class officers for each grade shall be President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. These officers shall be elected to serve for the entire school year.

Section 2: Class officers and senators must meet and assign delegated duties at the beginning of each month. The class President shall be responsible for setting the dates of these monthly meetings.

Section 3: The class officers’ duties shall be but not limited to the following: (These job descriptions can be interchangeable.)

President

1. Be responsible for the effective functioning of the class senate.
2. Call, run and preside over class meetings, officer meetings and class senate meetings.
3. Prepare a written agenda for each meeting and keep them in the secretary’s class notebook.
4. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all class activities.
5. Work in conjunction with ASB activities.
6. Communicate with Class Advisors/Activities Director
7. Handle general correspondence for the class.
8. Orchestrate and participate in class Battle of the Classes (Elmer on the Beat)
9. Must attend all class meetings.
10. Communicate with Class Advisors/Activities Director
11. Orchestrate and participate in Battle of the Classes(Elmer on the Beat)

Section 4: Class Officers’ responsibility as a whole is to raise money for class designated events, a Senior Gift to the school. Any remaining funds will be considered a gift to the school and will be transferred into the ASB general account.

Section 5: Each grade is responsible for planning different events during the year as follows:
A. Seniors: Senior Class President will assist the ASB President in overseeing the Homecoming Week Activities
B. Juniors: Junior Class President will chair the Prom Committee. They will develop the committee made up of Student Council to plan the Prom.
C. Sophomores: Sophomore Class President will chair the Winter Formal committee
D. Freshmen: Red Ribbon Week activities with help from Leadership 1 class, and Fundraising.

Section 6: Each class is to assist in all Student Council Fundraising activities.

Section 7: Each class is to execute one service projects per year.

Section 8: If a class officer fails to perform their duties, a case to remove that officer may be presented to the ASB President, Vice President, and Executive Board Member) for examination. This judicial board will hear arguments from the officer in question and then from the accuser
(separately if by choice). If the complaint is properly justified, the judicial board may vote to remove that person from office. A 2/3’s vote needed to pass the dismissal. The officer in question may be given the choice to resign at any time prior to announcing the results of the vote.

Section 1: Senators are made up of all students in the Leadership Class. Membership in the Leadership Class requires application and approval of the Activities Director. Senators must be enrolled in the Leadership Class to participate.

Section 2: All senators will choose committees, be assigned or select jobs during work week. When not doing their assigned senator jobs, senators will assist grade level class officers and/or ASB Executive Board members.

Section 3: Senators will meet with class officers and ASB on the first class period of every month to go over the month and issues.

Section 4: ASB, Class Councils, and Senators will participate in and recruit people for the Battle of the Classes (BoTC) (Elmer on the Beat) event. They will be expected to help at all assemblies and participate in Secret Pal’s.

Section 1: A club may be formed by five (5) or more students who have a faculty member for an advisor and have submitted a CHS Club Application Form and constitution to the ASB Vice President/Activities Director. These constitutions must be approved by the ASB Executive
Council and submitted to the school for approval. Additionally, clubs may need to fulfill requirements of the SUN program in order to meet.

Section 2: The Activities Director and the District must approve all clubs.

Section 3: Each club must have at least 5 students.

Section 1: This constitution may be amended by 2/3’s vote from the ASB Executive Board.

Section 2: This constitution shall be voted on by the ASB Executive Board and become effective immediately.

Section 3: This constitution was voted on and passed on the 10th day of June, 2024

Section 4: Under emergency circumstances that may cause the school to be closed for an extended period of time (global pandemic, building fire, etc.), articles of this Constitution can be suspended or altered if deemed necessary by the Activities Director and in consultation with the ASB Executive Board members and administration. Once the emergency circumstances have been resolved, all articles of the Constitution go back fully into place

ASB President Marisol Jeronimo Martinez
ASB Vice President Lashmey Kitthisane
ASB Secretary Abigail Santos
ASB Treasurer Motta Paw
ASB Public Relations Kim Ngo
ASB Director of School Spirit Claire Kroll
Senior Class President Kristy Cao
Junior Class President Julia Ioanis
Sophomore Class President Yahir
Freshman Class Appointee Eva Schrenk
Updated/evaluated on 9/18/2025 by 2025/26 ASB