Student Assembly and Council
Student Assembly & Council
In November 2025, the second round of student representatives for PUSD’s Student Assembly were elected by the high school student body on their respective campuses.
The PUSD Student Assembly representatives are: Emilio Alban (Blair, 12 grade), Violet Beach (PHS, 12 grade), Yul Hur (Blair, 9 grade), Lucas Kittle (PHS, 9 grade), Allison Leo (PHS, 9 grade), Germon Maxey (Muir, 10 grade), Lula Matsuura (Muir, 9 grade), Kaitlan Sakuma (Marshall, 12 grade), Adeline (Addy) Wick (Blair, 10 grade) .The Student Assembly commitment is:
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Regular attendance at District-wide Assembly meetings.
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Weekly attendance at an in-person meeting on your campus with Assembly and Council members from your school and your school’s advisor during school hours.
The elected Student Council who will serve in 2024-25 are: Jack (JP) Ramirez (PHS, 11 grade) Lesley Chee (Blair, 11 grade) Terra Bondsmith (Muir, 11 grade).
The Student Council will offer input through a preferential vote at PUSD’s monthly Board of Education (BOE) meetings.
The Student Council commitment is:
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Lead weekly Assembly meetings on your campus.
- Attend two Board of Education meetings at the district office.
PUSD's Student Think Tank supports the Student Assembly and oversees elections.
Meetings
Student Council members from all PUSD high schools will rotate attendance at Board of Education (BOE) meetings; however, all BOE agenda items (except material for closed sessions) will be discussed and voted on at Student Assembly meetings at all six high schools.
Meetings will be held approximately once every other week and the board meeting agenda items will be voted on within the meetings. There will also be designated times for students to bring up issues at the meetings for their Student Council members to voice at PUSD BOE meetings.
Meeting times are determined by elected Student Assembly members and all hours will be community service hours.
Student Assembly 2024-25
In the 2023-34 school year, PUSD students voted for Student Assembly and Council members to join PUSD’s Board of Education.
The PUSD Student Think Tank is in the process of creating a new election cycle for fall 2024. New members will be sworn in spring 2025.
Student Council Members 2024-25
Terra Bondsmith (Muir)
Lesley Chee (Blair)
Lesley Chee (she/her) is on her school’s soccer team, track team, president and founder of her school’s badminton club, and class president. She loves hanging out with friends, cats, and meeting new people. After high school, she plans on continuing to do what she loves while exploring career paths at a four year university.
Jack (JP) Ramirez (PHS)
JP Ramirez is currently a sophomore at Pasadena High School. He has been a member of the PHS cross-country and track teams for the last two years. He is part of the law and public service program and PHS. He is an avid reader who loves learning. Outside of school, JP loves hiking and exploring nature. He plans to attend a four-year college either studying sociology or political science.
Student Assembly Members 2024-25
Emilio Alban (Blair)
Emilio Stuart-Alban (he/him) is the president of Blair’s debate team, a member of his school’s swim team, and he is also part of both his school’s orchestra and the Pasadena Youth Orchestra. His favorite activities outside of school are reading and playing music. After graduating from high school, he intends to attend a four-year college, where he plans to major in economics or political science.
Violet Beach (PHS)
Violet Beach (she/her) a senior at Pasadena High School, is thrilled to be a student representative for not only her fellow bulldogs, but for every student belonging to the Pasadena Unified School District. She has been at PHS since her freshman year, and has seen her school grow over the years just as she has. She says: “Being an active member of my community is something I am passionate about, and I am excited to explore the opportunities that this position offers. Before I graduate, I will work my hardest to amplify my fellow students’ voices, whether it's through the use of my own or through systems we have yet to create.”
Yul Hur (Blair High School)
Yul Hur(he/him) is a freshman at Blair High School. He enjoys debate club, editing, taekwondo, and hap ki do for the weekly schedule. Outside of class, Yul likes video games, drawing, and the research of animals. Media analysis is a fun hobby in his eyes, so being a food junkie comes a bit naturally. He hopes to attend a four-year university, and hopes the Assembly can help him find his way there.
Lucas Kittle (PHS)
Lucas Kittle (he/him) is a sophomore in the Math Academy program. He enjoys sports such as soccer and tennis, and he occasionally offers SAT tutoring through his school. He lives with his parents, his little brother, his two cats Cosmo and Luna, and his dog Lilo.
Allison Leo (PHS)
Allison Leo (she/her) is a freshman at Pasadena High School and is an avid member of her school’s Asian Culture Club, ASB, and debate club. Apart from school, she coaches Science Olympiad at Sierra Madre Middle School and is vice president of the Sierra Madre Rotary Interact Club where she volunteers around the community. Allie loves to read novels, drink boba and eat yummy snacks during her down time. After high school she plans to enter the science field and explore her passions at a four-year university.
Germon Maxey (he/him) is a sophomore at John Muir High School.
Lula Matsuura (John Muir)
Lula Matsuura (she/her) is a freshman at John Muir High School, enrolled in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media Academy. She participates in the A.P.I. and Interact club, plays varsity tennis, and sings in her school’s choir. Outside of school, Lulais part of Pasadena Chorale’s youth choir, “The High Notes,” and is a black belt in MMA at SBG SoCal. She enjoys family time, working out, and listening to music. After graduating high school, Lula plans to attend a four-year university. She is excited to represent her school and be part of the Student Assembly.
Kaitlan Sakuma (Marshall)
Kaitlan Sakuma (she/her) is an active member in her school's ASB, Key Club, and girls' basketball team where she serves as a co-captain and the starting point guard. She has also participated in various sports including XC, golf, and track. When not participating in school related activities, she is usually exploring new eateries, spending time with loved ones, or playing basketball. After graduating from high school, Kaitlan hopes to attend a four year university.
Adeline (Addy) Wick
Adeline (Addy) Wick (she/her) is a Blair sophomore at Blair. She is involved in sports such as varsity soccer, track, and cross country. She’s spent the summer working as a junior lifeguard for the City of Pasadena. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. After high school, she aspires to attend college to become a civil rights attorney.
PUSD is pleased to announce its second district-wide high school elections through which high school students will serve as representatives on PUSD’s Board of Education. Candidates will be announced by the first week of November, 2024.
The application process is now closed.