Leo Min Takes the Win: The 2025-26 Student Body President Presents to You...ZUMBA

This past Sunday, March 30, the Lawrenceville community elected Leo Min ’26 Student Council President for the 2025-26 school year. Min is looking forward to bringing the Lawrenceville community together through his “ZUMBA” proposal—an initiative that covers all aspects of the Lawrenceville experience, including academics, social life, and wellbeing.

It all started in Min’s room in the Kennedy House, where he came up with the idea of “ZUMBA” with IV Formers Vassar Tarumianz, Michael Ma, and Mateo Sala. “I received this email about creating a Wellness Workshop, and Zumba has always been something that I am passionate about. Thus, [my friends and I] decided to bring this to the School,” Min said. Around 40 students attended the workshop, and he recalled being delighted to see how Zumba brought a good time to everyone. To Min, the election process was both “exciting” and “humbling.” “I started this journey because I truly believe in the power of our community, and I wanted to step up not just to represent but to inspire actions,” he said. His favorite part of the campaign was gaining new perspectives from the conversations he had with members of the Lawrenceville community. “Whether [the conversations are] casual hallway talks or late night discussions, just seeing the passion that the students have for this school made me even more determined to serve them all,” Min remarked.

In terms of social life, Min hopes to host more enjoyable events that bring people across genders together. Some of his ideas include bonfire events and more “Under the Lights” games where Lawrenceville students gather in sports grounds illuminated by stadium lights to support athletic events. “These are just my ideas for now, and I look forward to hearing what the rest of the school thinks. But these events are moments where students can just breathe, have fun, and bond outside of the academic grind,” Min explained. 

Considering the rigorous schedules of Lawrenceville students, Min emphasized that his goal is to make use of downtime. For instance, he proposed arranging a school dance right after an “Under the Lights” game so that students could engage in both activities to make  the most of their evening. “It’s not about taking up more of students’ time; it’s about making the time we already have more memorable,” Min elaborated.

Concerning discipline, Min advocated for more transparent communication, where school policies are conveyed with more clarity and honesty. With a focus on wellbeing, Min advocates for better wellness initiatives, proposing a new advisory system that involves monthly, one-on-one guidance led by IV Formers. By introducing “Brother-Sister” advisories, he aims to create a more dynamic and inclusive support network. “This change would help advisories become more than just a daily check-in—they would become a source of genuine connection, support and camaraderie,” Min explained. 

For Min, the election process was both “exciting” and “humbling.” “I started this journey because I truly believe in the power of our community, and I wanted to step up not just to represent but to inspire actions,” he said. Min’s favorite part of campaigning were the conversations he had with members of the Lawrenceville community, during which he gathered invaluable perspectives. “Whether casual hallway talks or late night discussions, just seeing the passion that the students have for this school made me even more determined to serve them all,” Min remarked. 

Min described feeling “incredibly honored and grateful to have the trust of the School,” emphasizing that the election was not only a personal win, but “a win for every student who believes in a stronger, more united Lawrenceville.” 

Many students resonated with Min’s vision for the School Community. Reflecting on Min’s platform, Shivam Nemade ’27 said, “I’m particularly looking forward to more school spirit and traditions, which I’m sure will lead to more school unity.” 

Vincent Jie ’27 also noted that initiatives like Brother-Sister advisory and increased transparency can play a valuable role in strengthening connections across campus.

For Aaron Xiong ’27, Min’s platform “opens up [his] excitement towards the upcoming school year.” Xiong especially resonated with the “A” in “ZUMBA,” which stands for “All voices heard.” He believes that this approach will “advocate for unbounded love and strengthen the Big Red community.” 

Alex Li ’27 agreed, saying, “I know [Min] will bring us together with unity, inclusivity, and school spirit, making sure every student feels heard and valued.”

Looking ahead, Min hopes to make the 2025-26 school year memorable—not only through school events, but also by shaping a culture of inclusion and connection. “Every student, every voice, and every idea matters, and I hope to let [the Lawrenceville community] know that they will be heard,” Min concluded.