At the October 14 Gorham School Committee (SC) meeting, the Committee was proud to select Andrea (Andi) Mitchell, a junior at Gorham High School (GHS), as its newest student representative.

She will be joining the current student representative, senior Zakaria (Zak) Lembarra, in working to ensure the voices of Gorham students are heard. 

Mitchell’s new role will allow her and Lembarra to collaborate on the SC and share a student’s perspective on the variety of issues faced by Gorham students. The student representative role is essential in ensuring a balanced voice in the Gorham community and is a great opportunity for students to experience the processes of local government. 

“It is really important to me that the voices of students are heard,” said Mitchell. “Students have so many thoughts and opinions that don’t always reach the attention of administration and I really want to be that voice…to share the thoughts and opinions of my fellow peers.”

Mitchell is also treasurer for GHS’ Student Council, giving her leadership and organizational experience for her new role. Additionally, she is a member of the chamber singers and plays on the varsity field hockey team at school. 

As the school year is just getting started, Mitchell is eager to start in her new position and participate in discussions to benefit the needs of Gorham students.

“I’m really excited to listen to the thought process behind each school decision and to hear different opinions being shared and debated,” Mitchell said.