Student councils are student organizations of various universities and colleges. These often have their own building on the college or university campus, which is meant for the organizational and social activities of the student body. Some institutions have student councils that are formally organized groups, which are akin to labor unions. Many high schools also have student councils that are generally less political and less expansive in scope, and are more concerned with social activities and functions. Student Council Speech: Student Council speeches are short discourses, which are presented in front of a homogenous group of students. These usually have a promotional explanation as to why the candidate is suitable for a position in (continue)