Bob Lanier Middle School Student Council

Fostering a space where students are represented and make a visible, meaningful impact on our school community.

What we did 2025-2026:

  • Peace Festival

    • Organized and ran by Student Council

  • High School Hacks

    • Session 1: 25 8th graders; 5 volunteers (Lamar, HSPVA, Carnegie, and two Lanier educators)

    • Session 2: 15 8th graders; volunteers from Belair, DeBakey, and Carnegie

  • Sandwich University (Rice University Partnership) – Over 1,000 sandwiches made

  • Monthly Writing Competitions – Supported by Mr. Garrett; judged by three volunteer teachers

  • Music Mondays – Student performers

  • PNN – Student News network class created

  • 100 Years of Lanier - Logo Competition

  • Time Capsule - assisted in locating and worked with PTO on 100 year celebration planning

  • Female Products- improved access with Ms. Valle’s support

Upcoming Ideas & Proposals

  • Field Day – Potential collaboration with PE department replacing Winter Festival

  • Assemblies - facilitate as topics are chosen

  • School Garden – recruit sponsor and group

  • Helpful Helpers Program – Student volunteers assist classmates with injuries

  • Bilingual Support Program – Extra English help sessions in the library for bilingual students

  • Female Product Dispensers – Install long-stored dispensers in girls' restrooms

  • Peace Festival - Manage

  • Black History Month & Women’s History Month Events – Performances, music, slam poetry, and art collaborations

  • Community Projects Support and Impact Review

What we did 2023-2024:

  • Peace Festival Awards ceremony

  • High school orientation seminar

  • Revamping front foyer international flags

  • Student Council Peace Fest booth

  • Black History Month daily announcements 

  • Established a Ramadan safe space for fasting students

  • Posted Student Council student survey

  • Created a Student Council in November of 2024 with 759 votes for 35 candidates

Mission Statement

Increase the fun, build community, create positive change, add opportunities, increase students helping students.

Kind Hearts. Open Minds. Peaceful Vibes.

Student Council Officers 2025-2026

Arya Kapadia president

Vedanshi Pathak vice president

Victoria Slezak Secretary

Nona Vice Secretary

Adam Elawamy Treasurer

Ellis Historian

Gwen Watson (Martin Wang assisting) Event Coordinator

Elinam (Charlotte Pine assisting) Announcement Manager 

Asel Kaya (Charlotte Pine assisting) Community Outreach 

Muhammed Godil (Hamsa) Promotion Team 

Valentine Camille Talent Show Coordinator 

Sam, Liam, Clara 7th grade representatives

Jamal Yassin, Kanish, Max 8th grade representatives

6th grade will be recruited