00:38 — Episode topic & guests announced: Jeremy Ekeler introduces the focus on student leadership and welcomes seniors Frances Nebel and Katelyn Tran.
01:07 — Frances: background & activities: Frances shares her parish, roles (Student Council President), campus ministry involvement, and personal interests.
02:06 — Katelyn: background & activities: Katelyn discusses her parish, roles (vice president), yearbook, bowling, Link Crew, and travel experiences.
04:01 — Why get involved at Pius: Frances and Katelyn describe influences and motivations for deep involvement in school life.
06:36 — What Student Council does: An overview of StuCo’s purpose—from planning dances and pep rallies to supporting students and teachers.
08:01 — Joining and staying on StuCo: Explanation of the application/interview process for freshmen and the annual reapplication/voting process.
10:18 — Meetings, schedule & communication: How often StuCo meets, morning routines, mass attendance as a council, and the role of communication (including Instagram).
11:46 — Servant leadership & formation: Discussion of what effective leadership looks like at Pius—creating buy-in, serving others, and doing the hard work.
14:18 — Favorite events and traditions: The students share their favorite StuCo moments, especially Freshman Open House and homecoming activities.
16:20 — StuCo’s impact on school culture: Examples of service and morale-boosting initiatives—coffee carts, ice cream welcomes, and community outreach.
19:55 — Goals for the year: Plans to serve the school and wider community, engage feeder schools, and empower each grade with meaningful responsibilities.
22:19 — Dream outcomes & lifelong leadership: Big-picture hopes for StuCo—making every student feel known, building leadership skills that continue after graduation.
26:43 — Lightning round highlights: Rapid-fire personal faith moments—favorite saints, Bible verses, prayer intentions, and heroes.
