"Usum" School demonstrate that an active, competitive student government grounded in democratic values operates within the educational institution.
The election process was marked by exceptional competitiveness and civically mature procedures. The presence of seven candidates in the first round attests to the high level of student interest in governance and decision-making within the school community. The fact that none of the candidates managed to secure the required "50%+1" majority threshold in the first round highlights voter pluralism and the genuine, unpredictable nature of the ballot.
The runoff between the two leading candidates, Elmira Zakinyan and Davit Janunts, concluded with a victory for Elmira Zakinyan. Securing 54.6% of the vote, she was elected as the 13th President of the Student Council of "Usum" School. This outcome demonstrates that the winning candidate was able to consolidate the trust of the majority of the student body while maintaining a healthy competitive environment.The proceedings of the founding meeting reflected the necessity of maintaining institutional continuity and structure within the self-governing body.
Following the official summary of the election results presented by Vice Principal A. Hambardzumyan, outgoing President S. Martirosyan (2025–2026 academic year) reflected on the work accomplished in her closing speech, ensuring the transfer of experience and tradition. Newly elected President Elmira Zakinyan’s oath-taking ceremony and inaugural address set the vision for the coming year, emphasizing her commitment to making every student’s voice heard.
The structural model of the Student Council features decentralized and functional coordination. The leadership team includes representatives responsible for different campus buildings and operational areas. Following the meeting, 10th-grade student Eva Hayrapetyan was appointed as 1st Vice President by the newly elected President, 8th-grade student Sona Khachatryan was reappointed as 2nd Vice President, and Arpi Balikyan was elected Vice President-Secretary for General Affairs. Sara Martirosyan assumed the role of Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator.
This distribution ensures that all sections of the school and various age groups are represented.To drive practical operations, five specialized committees were formed, covering all key areas of student life. Former Vice President Anna Galstyan will coordinate the Educational and Cultural Committee, while leadership of the Legal and Disciplinary Committee was entrusted to Alex Aleksanyan. Emma Panikyan will coordinate the External Relations Committee, Ani Kakoyan took charge of the Media Committee, and Davit Janunts will head the Sports Committee.
In summary, a meaningful, organized, and legitimate student leadership team has been established at "Usum" School. The President elected through a two-round voting process, along with the Vice Presidents and committee members, possess all the necessary prerequisites to implement impactful projects and strengthen student self-governance in the new academic year.
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