History

The 2010-2011 school year will be the 61st year since RHHS’s Student Council was established. The inaugural meeting of the Richmond Hill District High School Students’ Council was held on Monday, October 16th, 1950. The founding members were:

• President: Ethel Layzell
• Vice-President: David Graham
• Secretary: Donald Leno
• Treasurer: Murray Johnson

Since then, the Council has expanded to nine executive positions, with the addition of the Minister of External Affairs, the Minister of Publicity, two Social Conveners, and Webmaster positions. Two Grade Representatives are also elected for each grade in May of each year, with the exception of Grade 9 Reps, who are chosen at the beginning of each school year.

Current Council

Executive Members:

• President: Simi Solebo
• Vice-President: Mahsa Nasseri
• Treasurer: Kyle Fan
• Secretary: Katie Wang
• Social Convenors: Jerry Zhang and Bailey Frid
• Minister of Publicity: Yidi Xiong
• Minister of External Affairs: Bobby Tzonev
• Webmaster: Alan Zhong

Grade Representatives:

• Grade 9:  Alan and Kevin
• Grade 10:  Maseh and Tobi
• Grade 11:  Janet and Saad
• Grade 12: Amanda and Hila