Mary Milnes is the new Student Rep for the Coupeville School Board. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Mary Milnes has another impressive achievement to add to her resume.
The Coupeville High School junior, already a top scholar and solid two-sport athlete (when COVID allows her to play) is the new Student Rep to the Coupeville School Board.
Her appointment was unanimously approved Monday, and she’ll start a year-long run in the position with the February meeting.
She replaces CHS senior Drake Borden, who served during a unique time, when the ongoing pandemic forced board meetings to go entirely on-line.
While he missed out on the in-person aspect of the school board experience, he was praised by Superintendent Steve King and board members for his input.
Milnes, who plays tennis and soccer for the Wolves, applied for the position because she “wants to represent the voice of the students.”
“That’s all the students – elementary, middle school, and high school,” she added.
She has two brothers also in Coupeville schools, and plans to speak to them, friends, and other students, to get feedback on any matters which come up in board meetings.
“I want to reach out to as many people as possible,” Milnes said.
With the pandemic shutting down a lot of interpersonal contact, she plans to stay in touch with people through email, while looking forward to when sports return and she can speak in person with her teammates.
Staying active and involved in the path the school district takes is important, Milnes said while fielding questions from board members.
“I thought it was a good opportunity to voice the student’s opinion,” she said. “I want to be involved in the school’s decisions.”
