Pembroke High School Student Council: Fall 2025 in Action

As the leaves begin to change, so too has the incredible momentum of the Pembroke High School Student Council. With over 100 members, including 75–80 student-athletes, this passionate group will log 25+ volunteer hours per student this fall and holiday season—all while balancing sports, academics, and leadership.

Guided by a mission to serve both school and community, Student Council has organized dozens of impactful events this semester. From raising thousands for charitable causes to planning Spirit Week, their work is a shining example of what student-led initiative can achieve.

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🔹 Meet the 2025–2026 Executive Board

This dedicated E-Board has met regularly since the first meeting on September 23, organizing and leading every major project of the fall.

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🧭 Freshman Orientation (August)

Student Council members kicked off the year by welcoming the Class of 2029 during Freshman Orientation. They provided:

• Campus tours

• Q&A sessions

• A mini pep rally

• Club introductions

Hours earned: 4 per student
Focus: Leadership, mentorship, school pride

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💛 Go Gold Day – Pediatric Cancer Awareness

Date: Friday, September 26
Fundraiser Leads: Grace Rejewski & Larissa Lomba

In support of South Shore Action for Hope, the Council launched Go Gold Day with creative and fun fundraising:

• Class dress-up competition

• Daily “Golden Ticket” scavenger hunt (prizes included Homecoming Dance tickets!)

• Gold items sold at 7 AM before school (bracelets, beads, candy)

• “Golden Box” candy raffle

💰 Amount raised so far: $500
🔗 Donate here: ssactionforhope.org

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💗 Pink Day – Breast Cancer Awareness

Date: Friday, October 3
Fundraiser Leads: Ally Goff & Zoe Colosimo

To support breast cancer research and awareness, Student Council hosted:

• Pink-out class dress-up day

• 7 AM sale of pink ribbons, beads, and sweet treats

• Promoted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 4 in Boston

• Raisd $500 so far

🔗 Donate here: tinyurl.com/mtdck8ch

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💜 Purple Day – Alzheimer’s Awareness

Date: Friday, October 17
Fundraiser Leads: Lorcan Finnegan & Meghan Graham

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, students turned the halls purple with:

• Purple dress-up day and class competition

• Early morning fundraiser

• Promotion of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Plymouth on October 25, where many students will participate

🎯 Goal: $4,000
📈 Raised so far: Over $2,800
👟 Join or donate: Team Link

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🎃 Trunk or Treat – October 28 (4–7 PM)

Fundraiser Leads: Sam Ruggiero, Hudson Gill, Lorcan Finnegan

Held in the PHS parking lot, this event is fully run by Student Council in collaboration with Key Club and NHS.

• Decorated trunks and classroom stations

• Crafts, food, music, and games

• Proceeds go to the Pembroke Food Pantry, Key Club, NHS, and StuCo

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🎉 Spirit Week & Homecoming

• Spirit Week: October 21–24

• Pep Rally: October 24 (last period)

• Homecoming Dance: October 25 (6–9 PM)

Golden Ticket winners from Go Gold Week received free dance tickets!

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🏈 Powder Puff Football Game – November 19 at 6 PM

Get ready for one of the biggest events of the fall! The Powder Puff Football Game returns on Thursday, November 19at 6 PM on the home field.

🎟️ Entry: $5 or a new, unwrapped toy
🎁 Proceeds go to: Toys for Tots

🔸 Powder Puff Agenda:

• ✅ Signed waivers required to play

• 🧢 Shirts:

  • Short- or long-sleeve options

  • “Pembroke Titans” with football design

  • Optional names on the back (extra cost)

• 📅 Practice dates will be cleared with Mr. Phillips

• 🧑‍🏫 Student coaches – availability pending

• 📝 Sign up here: Powder Puff Sign-Up Form

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❄️ December: Comfort Bags for Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Student Council’s charity of the year is the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In December, they will:

• Purchase, assemble, and deliver 30+ comfort bags for cancer patients

• Items include cozy socks, lotion, cocoa, journals, lip balm, puzzles, scarves, tea, and gift cards

• Cost of the project: Over $3,000

• Cards with inspirational messages will be created by Key Club

• Delivery by a small group of student leaders to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth

🔗 Dana Farber Cancer Institute

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🔄 Additional Fall Highlights

• ✅ Making Strides Walk (October 4) – raised $500

• ✅ Fall SEMASC Leadership Conference – October 10

  • Hosted at Nauset Regional HS

  • Attended by E-Board and 20 members

  • Donation collection organized by Sam Ruggiero

• ✅ Heating Fundraiser (December Goal: $1,000)

  • To support heating costs for elderly residents during the winter months

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💬 Wrapping Up the Fall Season

Whether it’s dressing in gold, purple, or pink… handing out candy at Trunk or Treat… or taping a teacher to a wall for a good cause… Pembroke High School Student Council is proving that student leadership is about action, compassion, and commitment.

With every event, fundraiser, and meeting, these students are not only building school spirit—they’re building a better community.

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