Meet Your 2020-21 Student Government Representatives
Fall elections have concluded! Learn more about your student government representatives and what they’re envisioning for OHS this school year.
Executive Committee
Alexandria Thomas ’21
Student Body President
“I envision a welcoming environment where everyone feels that they can openly express their ideas and goals. As representatives of the student body, student government should be working to give them what they wish to see... From fun assemblies to monthly newsletters and more, student government has so many exciting plans for this year.”
Kirin Kapoor ’21
Student Body Vice President
“I see so many promising, incredibly motivated leaders this year, both within and beyond Student Government. I hope that as a team, we'll be able to draw out these talents and bring the Student Body the most fun, memorable events they've seen yet, and enable future generations to do the same.”
Nikolai Ortiz ’21
Board Chair of Events
“Especially during the time of quarantine, I'm hoping that OHS Student Government can help the student body become more connected, united, and supported this year through fun events and programs!”
Ikera Olandesca ’21
Board Chair of Communications and Outreach
“I'm excited to help bring our community together by keeping everyone updated on the amazing academic, social, and extracurricular programs offered by OHS and its student leaders! It's important that pixels are aware of these activities and taking part in them together, and that these activities are accommodating of their time zones and schedules. OHSers also have a lot of great suggestions, and I look forward to seeing SG turn their brilliant ideas into action!”
Varsha Venkatram ’21
Senior Class President
“With weekly Skype calls, monthly events, ongoing surveys, a Senior Video, and so much more, I am really looking forward to getting to know the senior class a little bit better this year! I envision leaving OHS with a united class of 2021, after an amazing senior year spent making the best memories with my classmates! :)”
Pooja Kalyan ’21
Senior Class Vice President
“Through my position, I hope to unite the senior class and build stronger connections between each other that we can carry with us even after we graduate. Varsha and I want to further OHS's mission of fostering an inclusive community with our plan to host fun monthly events and create a senior video featuring all OHS seniors through the years! I am so excited to be part of student government this year and help our class have the best last year!”
Jeevet Kaur ’22
Junior Class President
“Lexi and I want to provide a safe, comfortable, loving, and supportive environment, whether academically or socially. We want to carry each of our 4 points in our platform out, and our mail goals include academic help (DFRL shared notes drive, study buddy program), monthly college mentor talks, monthly mindfullness sessions, and increased social events to help our Junior community become closer!”
Lexi Tabacu ’22
Junior Class Vice President
“This year, we want to foster a higher sense of community within the junior class, as well as giving you guys a bunch of opportunities to be present in your community (online community service), make friends (online events), and ease your stress (academic resources)! Overall, Jeeves and I are committed to make this year the best it can be, and we're so happy to be your Junior Representatives!”
Sophia Risin ’23
Sophomore Class President
“I'm hoping to foster more relationships in the class of 2023 by hosting monthly events and keeping everyone in the loop. I'm hoping on extending this to the entirety of OHS by hosting casual events throughout the year similar to some of the events Kate and I hosted during Start Up and Summer Staycation.”
Kate Joukovski ’23
Sophomore Class Vice President
“We hope to connect people in ways they haven’t been before in a time when it's most necessary.”
Kabir Gupta ’24
Freshman Class President
“I really want to help connect 9th graders together with a lot of different fun events and programs this year! To do this, I'm going to be organizing different ways to help our fellow 9th graders both academically and socially!”
Grey Peters ’24
Freshman Class Vice President
“The student government team is already comprised of so many passionate students, and I hope that we can be as effective and true to our promises as possible. Everyone had wonderful ideas, and if all of those can be approved and put into effect, the student government can continue to improve OHS's encouraging and supportive community.”
Nathan Bowman ’25
Middle School Representative
“I would like to provide more events and academic support this year. I hope that we can, together, build a stronger community this year. Contact me any time!”
Vienna Wyler ’25
Middle School Representative
“I envision a simple, social, and accessible learning environment. I want to have direct communication with all the students, and have the MSers feel as comfortable as possible communicating with me. We are not just planners; we are adapters! This year should be filled with community events, academic support, and lots o’ fun; I can't wait to see you there!!!”
Adora Gao ’22
Board Chair of Student Academic Support and Services (SASS)
“This year I hope to continue and build upon what I did last year as Board Chair. I will provide course-specific study guides, host the OHS Study Café, and also lead review sessions. I am excited and honored to be able to pursue these projects, and I hope they will help students in their academic endeavors!”
Sophia Panigrahi ’22
Board Chair of Club Relations
“My ultimate goal as the Board Chair of Club Relations is to represent the voices of OHS students! I would like to increase publicity opportunities, increase communication, create more leadership resources, and better represent the ideas of students! I am honored to serve as the Board Chair of Club Relations, and I am so excited for this year!”
Katherine Viala ’23
Board Chair of Arts
“People thrive in an arts-rich environment. It boosts motivation, helps students bond, promotes creative growth, and brings joy into learning. My main goal is to facilitate a nurturing and accepting art community at OHS.”