David Arowolo, a Grade 10 student at Eastern Technical High School, has been elected the 2025-26
National Student Council president. His selection was announced on May 5 by the National Association
of Student Councils (NASC).
In addition to his role as National Student Council president, Arowolo, who studies interactive media and
production at Eastern Tech, serves as a National Youth Council Member of UNICEF USA, treasurer of the
Maryland Association of Student Councils, and digital media specialist for Baltimore County Student
Councils. Last month, he completed a term as a Student Advisory Team member for PBS News Student
Reporting Labs. Last summer, he served as a delegate at the ACLU National Advocacy Institute in
Washington, D.C.
Arowolo has been active in student leadership since Grade 5 when he ran for his elementary school’s
student council. Since then, he has served in multiple roles in Baltimore County Junior Council, Baltimore
County Student Councils, and the Maryland Association of Student Councils.
“I am incredibly proud of David for being elected as the National Student Council president,” said Stacey
Wade, regional advisor of Baltimore County Student Councils. “Watching him grow through our middle
and high school executive board has been inspiring. He has continually invested in his own leadership
development and has become a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose. David is a
bright light in our council as a student workshop coordinator – uplifting others, encouraging students to
pursue their own potential, and championing involvement in student advocacy. His passion and
dedication have made a lasting impact on our BCPS community.”
Looking ahead to his term as National Student Council president, Arowolo wrote: “My vision for NASC is
bold. My plan includes expanding leadership resources by developing and distributing five new toolkits,
presentation templates, and guides to support student councils nationwide. To increase student
engagement, my plan includes hosting at least three virtual town halls, ensuring student voices are
heard, and working with NASC leadership to create a student council advocacy guide, helping councils
secure funding and representation.”