7-Year Streak for BVT Student Council

2025 National Gold Council of Excellence Award Recipient 

For their exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that assist the school and community, the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) Student Council has once again been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils. It is the seventh consecutive year the council at BVT has earned this top award.

To meet the National Council of Excellence Award requirements, a student council must meet various criteria, such as crafting a written constitution, conducting regular meetings, and adopting a democratic election process. Additionally, it demonstrates successful sponsorship and participation in leadership development and activities that serve its school and community.

“Our students continue to amaze me year after year,” said Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick. “On behalf of our school community, we applaud our award-winning student council’s consistent work and continued efforts to improve their school and surrounding communities through their leadership and service.”

“We are equally proud of our advisors, Danielle Cann and Megan (Potenti) Wilk, who consistently assist and empower our council members through annual service projects and fundraising efforts that truly make a difference in the lives of our families and community,” said Dr. Fitzpatrick. 

This national recognition honors student councils demonstrating exemplary leadership, service, and commitment to school and community. It is an honor to be a recipient of this prestigious award. 

Student Council Executive Board for 2024-2025:

Sosie Derkosrofian, President; Maddison Dos Santos, Vice President; Perry Derkosrofian, Treasurer; Eva Schairer, Secretary; Nora Iadarola, Historian; Tyler Houlihan, Awards Coordinator; Addison Taylor, Events Coordinator; Emma Cliadakis, Senior Representative; Olivia Katz, Senior Representative/Recruitment; Genevieve Kovolyan, Junior Representative; Isla Koopman, Sophomore Representative; Zabel Derkosrofian, CDMASC Vice President; and Kiele Sarnie, CDMASC Fall Conference Chair.