SGA plays genie during WISH Week

Katie Zilcosky, Staff Writer

February 13, 2014

From bagels to parking spots to serenades, SGA has been granting students’ wishes during WISH Week.

The week prior to WISH Week, students were allowed to submit wishes during lunch that SGA may grant throughout the week.

The wishes could be anything the student wanted. While some were much more absurd than others, SGA tried to grant as many as possible.

This was spearheaded by the Random Acts of Kindness Committee within Student Government.

These wishes put in place by the students correspond with the theme of WISH week of raising students’ school spirit.

The wishes that have been granted have been of a wide variety. Some of these wishes were very public. For instance, many may have noticed different news anchors on Wednesday morning.

Some of these wishes were unconventional. Purple socks and an SAT book were two of the things wished for that SGA was able to grant.

Some students wished for a shorter walk in the morning from their car. A number of students received a pass to park in Dr. J or Mr. Johnson’s parking spot for a day.

Some wishes were edible. In fact, many students wished for a breakfast to start off their day. Whether it was individually or for the class, there were many bagels given during WISH Week.

Zach Laufer received one of these bagels as a result of making a wish.

“It really brightened my day,” he said.

Overall, the wishes went very well. There was gratitude expressed both in school and on Twitter.

Kara Cianca, a senior, had her parking wish granted.

“@bpSGA you guys are the bestttt thanks for Mr. Johnson’s parking spot” -@KaraCianca via Twitter.

Perhaps, there will be more opportunities to make even more wishes in the future.

About the Contributor

Katie Zilcosky, Staff Writer

Have you ever found yourself walking around the high school and wondering, "Who is that girl that looks like Scarlett Johansson?" Well look no further, her name is Katie Zilcosky. Aside from this extreme likeness, there is a lot more to Katie than meets the eye. To say she is involved in Bethel Park High School is a huge understatement. Katie is musically inclined. She plays violin in Concert Orchestra and french horn in Marching Band, in which she is a bus monitor. Katie also has a sporty side. She plays varsity lacrosse for the girls' team in the spring. Katie said, "Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Yeah I play lax." The majority of Katie's time is consumed with student-run activities. She is the Homecoming Chair of Dance and Decorations and the corresponding secretary of SGA on the Executive Board. "I basically do all of the attendance work. I'm like the mean guy, like giving demerits and stuff," Katie said. Katie maintains a part-time job cashier at Trax Farms, where she is a cashier. Katie's post BPHS plans include majoring in Journalism/International Relations at either Syracuse or American University. As for paying, Katie has a secret. She said, "My father works for Duquesne University, so I am able to enroll in tuition exchange, where I get my tuition covered as if I were going to Duquesne." She hopes to work in foreign services, such as an embassy, someday. She would also like to join the Peace Corp. Obviously, this girl has a lot on her agenda. And yet, Katie Zilcosky will find time to write current events, features, and opinion pieces for Hawk Eye. Wriiten by Zach Laufer, Staff Writer