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ASB settling into their new roles

Maddie Mitchell and Rebecca Welte • September 25, 2024

The Catalyst / Photo Courtesy of NDB Marketing and Communications

Newly elected ASB posing with Director of Student Life Alisia Bergholm.

With the 2024-2025 school year underway, Associate Student Body (ASB) President Emilia Luis, Vice President Hailey Degnan, Activities Director Nina Wall, Athletics Director Hailey Kockos, Communications Director Bella Svanberg and Spirit Director Luci Caron are settling into their new roles.

ASB coordinates rallies, class events and the biggest event of the year, Aquacades and already set up NDB’s first homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 28. It is certainly a big role to step into with all of their responsibilities, and the students are excited to see what this year’s ASB has in store for them.

Prior to assuming the role of ASB President, senior Emilia Luis was on student council during her sophomore and junior years with the other five ASB members. She is excited to work with them again.

“It’s definitely been different because, with student councils, we don’t do as much. But, it’s been really exciting,” said Luis. “I’m looking forward to see how well we work together because I feel like we have a good group this year.”

A crucial part of ASB is Director of Student Life and Leadership Alisia Bergholm, who has been managing ASB for the past nine years and assists them with everything from emails to spirit themes.

“I just love managing the different personalities, and each one has something to offer,” said Bergholm.“I am super excited with all the events that are coming up and some of the new events we have, like homecoming.”

ASB, along with help from Bergholm, is always planning community-building activities to get students excited for future events.

About the Contributors

Maddie Mitchell, Staff Writer

Maddie Mitchell is a junior at NDB and is entering her first year participating in Journalism. She is excited to start writing for the Catalyst and to participate in Tiger TV. When she is not in school, Maddie enjoys to spend time with family and friends, read, watch TV and play soccer. She has enjoyed playing soccer for her club team and also for Notre Dame.

Rebecca Welte, Tiger TV Features Editor

Rebecca Welte is a junior at NDB and is the Tiger TV Features Editor for the Catalyst. She has been part of the Journalism Club since freshman year and is excited to be working more with the Catalyst this year. When she's not working on the Catalyst, Rebecca is busy working on the yearbook as Editor-in-Chief, planning club meetings for Art Club, or taking pictures for the NDB social media pages. She also enjoys watching baseball, spending time with friends, and volunteering.