Leading Ladies of CHS

As Women in History month comes to a close we are taking the time to celebrate some of the Leading Ladies at CHS who have made a positive impact in our school system.

Tasfia Hasin - CHS Senior Class President

Extra-curricular involvement & leadership positions: 

• STUDENT COUNCIL: Class President 
• YOUNG DEMOCRATS: President 
• ATHLETIC TRAINING: Student Aide 
• WORLD LANGUAGE CLUB: VP
• NHS: Member 
• FUZE: Member 
• SADD: Member 
• MATH CLUB: Member

Q - Why is it important to get involved and make a difference in high school? 

High school involvement is crucial to a student’s growth and development. It allows the person to reach out to various people and opportunities. Extracurricular activities also provide a group of like-minded individuals to come together and bond as a family. This promotes collaboration, as well as gives the student a place to truly shine and find their purpose. 

Q - If you had to create a 140 character tweet to describe you what would it be?   

My leadership style is to be collaborative, empathetic, and ambitious. I am an explorer at heart who burns for new adventures and experiences.

Q - Who is a mentor or role model who inspired you & why? 

Omar Suleiman is a person I have looked up to for both spiritual and practical guidance. He has taught me the beauty of my religion in the perspectives of social justice, civil rights, and empowerment as a minority. As someone who aspires to influence others in the political sphere, I often look at him for advice on how to properly lead others with a noble heart.  

Q - If you knew me better you’d know I … 

Love to be unconventional. I do not like fitting into society’s expectations or cultural norms. I believe life is an adventure and living in fear of what others will think or say is just putting a collar on your own beauty and abilities. 

Q - What are your dreams for your future? 

Due to my encounters with prejudice, I have decided to spread the power of education to more cities and towns similar to my own. The phrase 'knowledge is power’ is one that I want the entire world to learn. My dream is to build schools in areas such as the Middle East and South America since they have so many destitute individuals. However, there is a bigger lesson. While people can learn to understand that through knowledge and reason, a person will be able to move away from ignorance, they need to recognize that to actually create changes for biased ideologies such as decolonization, homophobia, Islamophobia, acknowledgment is not enough. Dr. Martin Luther King explains it best: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” There needs to be advocacy across the board in all forms (local, national, or global level) for perpetual change.

Q - What legacy do you want to leave here at CHS? 

After I graduate from CHS, I want people to remember my story and know that change happens from you. As someone who has worked beyond the constraints of demographic setbacks, I can say with clarity that all that I have accomplished was only possible due to my mindset. Before me, things such as asking for a private prayer room or promoting Black History Month were not norms at CHS. However, I did not let my fear of rejection overwhelm my purpose. I knew that I wanted to bring more positive change and diversify the attitudes of the student body. Lo and behold, it only takes one person to initiate change and inspire others to follow. 

Q - What do you love about Claremore Public Schools?

CPS is special to me because of the attention the administration gives to students’ needs. Whether it be teachers working overtime to tutor students for free, staff members creating personal bonds with students to ensure their mental health, or the district-wide food drives during troubling times. For me personally, I will never forget the respect I have received from CPS in regards to my faith traditions and needs. They have always made sure that I felt comfortable and heard. 

Q - How long have you attended CPS & elementary school attended in the district?

I have attended CPS since 2008 and am a proud Claremont Elementary alumni.

Q - Who has been the most influential teacher in your career and why? 

The most influential teacher in my career would be Mrs. McComb from 3rd grade. She was the first person to really bring me out of my shell in terms of academics. As a kid I was timid of my peers due to the differences we shared in appearances and cultural backgrounds However, Mrs.McComb always showered me with praise when it was due and it was the first time I felt that I fit in. That I am worthy of praise. She also introduced me to the world of books through Percy Jackson and from there its history. 

Q - What is your favorite piece of pop culture and why (book, movie, tv-show, podcast, band, social media influencer)?  

Jon Bellion’s song “Stupid Deep” is one of my favorite songs that I hold close to my heart. As someone who has always struggled with validation from both others and myself, this song deeply resonates within me. Since I was raised in a completely different environment than most of my peers due to my cultural background, I often wondered if it was what I am truly seeking in life.  Of course, I often use this song to ground myself as if to re-establish the concept that humans just want to find comfort in their lives. This comfort can come in many forms, one of the main ones being loved. 

Q - What has it been like to lead through this pandemic? 

As someone who is naturally more left-brained, leading during COVID-19 really allowed me to tap into my right-brain. I had to seek out assistance from people on the national level and figure out ways to bring back some normalcy to the student body. It has been especially hard in my position since I am the senior class president and with 2021 being the year we graduate, I am constantly searching for ways to make our last year more memorable. Despite the misfortune of the current pandemic, my team and I have been able to communicate and collaborate for various events such as senior sunrise and HOCO. 

Q - How has attending school through a pandemic grown you positively as a person? 

I have learned to open my mind to different perspectives in my academic career and personal career. Especially with 2020 being an election year, it has truly taught me how to better communicate with those I might not see eye to eye with. Similarly, this pandemic has taught me to value my time and prioritize my energy towards the right people. I have also learned how to put my mental health first before attempting to take on the world. 

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