09/25/2026
New voices will be heard at the board table this year as two Selah High School juniors step into their roles as student representatives on the District's Board of Directors.
Addison Blanchard and Mattilyne Dhane, were selected as the newest student representatives and will serve a two-year term. They were seated at last night’s board meeting. They join senior representatives, Aliana Barajas and Mirian Carlson.
Addison says she wants to serve the Board because she hopes to make a difference in her school and for her peers. Addison also believes it is important for the Board to hear directly from students and understand their perspectives.
Mattilyne hopes to help students better understand how school board decisions affect their daily lives while bringing student values, concerns, and priorities to the Board. She says her ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and perspectives will help her serve as a bridge between students and the Board.
Student representatives have served on the school board since 2010. Their role is to provide student insight and perspective to the Board and administration, helping ensure student voices are part of the conversation.