STUCO
Meet your class officers for next year!
STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
Kekai Palmer
Student Body President
My name is Kekai, I am currently serving as the Student Body Vice President. This year during Student Government I have enjoyed meeting & serving students, and helping Merit grow and progress. I have loved participating in Theater, Glee, Cross Country and Basketball. My Goal for 2020 is to continue to build Unity, Instill Confidence and allow everyone to be a leader.
LETS GO KNIGHTS!!
Abigail Fisher
Student Body Vice President
Tennyson Hirst
Student Body Secretary
Adela Montoya
Publicity Manager

SENIOR CLASS
Nate Moody
Senior Class President
My name is Nate Moody. I like to serve others, play spike ball, participate in theater, play videogames, read Brandon Sanderson books, and play different variations of Monopoly! This year I’m running for Senior Class President. I have been in Student Government since my Freshman year, and my goal this year is to have my best year in Student Government yet!
Tate Gifford
Senior Class Vice President

Kinley Griffin
Senior Class Secretary
Hello my fellow students! My name is Kinley. I have been a member of the Merit Academy student body for many years. I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to learn from you and grow because of that learning. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time in my garden tending flowers. I also find peace and joy in canoeing, camping, and taking little excursions exploring wild places. My family is the best part of my life, that cannot be doubted. As the fourth oldest of nine siblings, I have enjoyed the mentoring of my older brothers and sister as well as being able to nurture and love the younger ones. One can often find me sitting quietly reading in a corner, or playing celtic fiddle tunes on my violin. I love attending Merit and how supportive we all are of one another as students.
Merit is amazing!
-Kinley R Griffin
JUNIOR CLASS
Grace Parsons
Junior Class President
My name is Grace Parsons and I am running for Junior class president. I enjoy participating in Theater, Glee, and Ballroom dance! I have loved being in Student government and serving as the Freshman and Sophomore class president. Merit is a great school and I’ve been able to be a part of such an amazing class! My goal this next year is to help everyone reach out to each other and to do it through positivity and genuine kindness. One small smile can make one big difference! If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the leadership positions I’ve been in, it’s that you never know what others are going through. It’s so important to be kind to everyone you meet. Our junior class theme is “Determination- Know you can.” I am determined to help others know that they are capable of achieving their goals and leaving an inspiring legacy behind them! Let’s make it an awesome year!
Breeze Siufanua
Junior Class Vice President

My name is Breeze. I am running for junior class vice president because I want to meet new people and help make decisions to better our school.
I enjoy playing basketball, flipping on my tramp, and learning new sports. I’ve just started at Merit this past year and I’ve had lots of awesome opportunities to serve students and meet a lot of people and with those experiences, I want to help students be able to have a voice in whatever they need or want.
Aurora Bateman
Junior Class Secretary
My fellow Ameritans, I’ve got the position for Junior class secretary in my sights! I am running because I want to get to know you better, and have a great time working with you and serving you. I’m part of the orchestra and theater, and have had a lot of fun in art classes like ceramics and woodshop. I have had some great times throughout my years at Merit, and am ready for more! You people are amazing, and I hope to gain the honor of serving as your class secretary.
SOPHMORE CLASS
Angel Tanner
Sophmore Class President
My name is Angelina Tanner, but everyone calls me Angel. I am 15 years old. I have 9 older siblings. I play softball, volleyball, and basketball. I participate in competitive ballroom and I play the piano. I love going on hikes with my sister and trying new things, and I know too many TikTok dances for my own good.
I would like to be Sophomore Class President, because I would like to help all of the incoming Sophomores feel like they belong and that they have a place. I also would prioritize having events to make up for what we missed out on in the previous year. I will organize Sophomore assemblies, field trips, and dances. Thanks for your votes and let’s go Knights!
Emma Palmer
Sophmore Class Vice President
My name is Emma Palmer and I’m running for Sophomore Vice President. A little about myself – I have two brothers, I love volleyball, and this was my first year at Merit. I was able to play on our volleyball team, participate in the play Harvey, and be on the cheer team. My goal for this upcoming 2020 school year is to get us as class and school to STAND UP as students, RISE UP as individuals, and continue to LIFT UP each other as leaders and as friends.
Talan Jenkins
Sophmore Class Secretary

FRESHMAN CLASS
Sam Leckie
Freshman Class President
Taylie Jenkins
Freshman Class Vice President

My name is Taylie Jenkins. I am going into 9th grade. I have been at Merit Academy since 7th grade. Some of my hobbies include dancing, singing, and acting. I also like to be a friend to others and serve them in any way I can. I am kind and helpful. Some of my goals as student class vice president are:
1) Making sure everyone at Merit feels welcome and feels included in our Merit family.
2) Helping come up with fun activities that the majority of students want to participate in.
3) Doing my best to insure that every student has an enjoyable school year.
I have been a member of the HOPE Squad (suicide prevention program) since 7th grade. As a member of this team, my mission has been to help others and listen to their needs. I want to use the skills I have learned through this great program to lead students to being kinder and better friends to each other.
Joseph Wiseman
Freshman Class Secretary

My name is Joseph Wiseman and I am running for Freshman Class Secretary. At Merit I have enjoyed participating in Jazz Band, Orchestra, Cross Country, Art, and Ballroom. I love the outdoors, hiking, biking, archery, and hanging out with friends. I am running because I think it would be fun to meet new people and help make Merit better. I hope to be able to serve everyone and have a great year at Merit.
LETS GO KNIGHTS!