Juniors Adrian Lopez Guzman and Xavier Legaspi were elected as the new ASB president and vice president at Redwood High School. The two student leaders say they hope to improve inclusivity, increase student involvement, and strengthen school spirit through new activities, outreach, and positivity across campus.
Students at Redwood High School elected new ASB leaders for the upcoming school year, with Adrian Lopez Guzman, ‘27, and Xavier Legaspi, ‘27, stepping into the roles of president and vice president.
Both students say they hope to create a more inclusive and spirited campus community through new activities, outreach, and positivity.
Lopez Guzman said he felt “very honored” after being elected and thanked the students who supported him throughout the campaign process. He explained that his motivation for running came from wanting to take a stronger leadership role on campus and improve outreach within ASB.
“What inspired me was wanting to take charge in leadership and wanting to change a few things around school,” Lopez Guzman, ‘27, said. “I feel like there’s a lot more that we could be doing on the outreach aspect of ASB.”
He also credited former ASB President Taylor Lankford as a role model who inspired him to pursue the position. Looking ahead to next year, Lopez Guzman said he hopes to highlight groups around campus that may not always receive recognition.
He says, “I feel like there are a lot of groups that go unhighlighted that make up our Redwood community. Everybody deserves to be celebrated and respected on this campus.”
Xavier Legaspi, ’27, shared a similar excitement about taking on his new role as vice president. He said he is already looking forward to introducing new ideas and activities for students next year.
“I’m very excited and grateful that I get this opportunity,” Legaspi said. “Next school year is going to be a lot of fun. New ideas are being planned out right now.”
According to Legaspi, previous student leaders inspired him to run for office because of their dedication and leadership on campus. He added that one of his biggest goals is increasing inclusivity throughout the school community.
“I want to bring a lot of inclusivity to campus,” Legaspi said. “There’s not too much inclusivity this year, so I feel like next year we want to bring more of that.”
Both students emphasized the importance of teamwork as they prepare to lead together next year. Lopez Guzman described their friendship and communication as a strong foundation for collaboration, while Legaspi said they already work well together by sharing ideas and planning ways to improve student life.
To improve school spirit and involvement, Lopez Guzman said ASB plans to create more activities that actively reach students rather than waiting for students to participate on their own. He also hopes to work closely with spirit coordinators and boosters to make football games more energetic and engaging.
Legaspi suggested adding friendly spirit competitions with other schools, including challenges involving students and teachers dressing up for spirit days. He believes these events could strengthen campus pride and school unity.
Beyond events and activities, both leaders stressed the importance of creating a positive environment for students. Legaspi said he hopes students can focus more on supporting one another throughout high school.
“We’re only in high school once,” Legaspi said. “Why are we hating? We should just love each other.”
Chloe Falcon
Chloe is a class of '26 enthusiasts who loves drama and is a journalist for the Redwood Gigantea.
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