ASB Election Behind the Scenes Part I: The Presidency

The 2025 ASB council election is shaping up to be a competitive one, making it tougher than ever for voters to decide who to vote for. With a three-way contest for the ASB presidential election, each candidate sharing similar qualifications, it is more important than ever for the voting students to know the candidates, not just who they are during their speeches but who they are behind the senses as well. Fortunately, reporters from the CORE Insider met with the running candidates to get the inside scoop. So, brave voter, journey forth and prepare yourself for the ASB election, set to take place on April 10. 

Katelyn Copper: A Returning Challenger with Ambitious Plans 

Standing as the ASB current community affairs commissioner following a failed bid for the 2024 ASB presidency, the 2025 ASB election is CORE junior Katelyn Copper’s last chance to serve CORE Butte High School as the student body president. Katelyn is potentially the most qualified candidate, serving as both the CSF vice president and the ASB community affairs commissioner for the 2024-2025 school year. Should she become president, she hopes to bring the CORE community together through policy, “I love CORE and the community here. I want to find more ways to incorporate your ideas and suggestions.”

Lowell Werblow III: The Curly-Haired Dynamo with a Thirst for Presidency 

On the off chance that you are somehow not acquainted with CORE junior Lowell, it might be easy to dismiss him as a strong candidate, a foolish mistake. A current ASB representative, Lowell has his eyes set on the position of president. With his bombastic personality and casual charm, Lowell believes that he has a good chance of winning the election. His actual plans for the eventuality that he does win the election are flexible, “I don’t have anything planned out.”

Ian James: Longtime CORE Student Throws his Hat into the Ring 

Another juggernaut candidate, CORE junior Ian James is a formidable presence who stands a very real chance at snatching the presidency. Capable of cracking both wisecracks and wise comments, Ian stands as a direct competitor to Lowell’s candidacy, a clash of bombast. If he is elected, Ian hopes to utilize his knowledge of the CORE community to benefit the student body, “I’ve been at CORE my whole life, I know what the kids like.”