Tuesdays after school, the door to room 245 is typically shut. Open it, however, and what floods out immediately is the sound of laughter and discussion. A small but tight-knit group of around 15 students is scattered around the classroom, reviewing their thoughts on the debate they just watched unfold...

On Tuesday afternoons, some of the school's most politically active students gather in Room 103 to argue current events. No matter the subject, the room is always alight with opinions, and of these voices, one stands out: senior Derek Lo, who has achieved the prestigious position of Northeast State...