My 91 | A Student Blog Leading With Integrity: A Spotlight on 91әs Student Government Association
April 17, 2026
Student Body President-elect Maya Rajeh 27 shares how 91әs Student Government Association (SGA) drives campus changefrom sustainability and dining improvements to the inaugural Celebration of Honor Week. Learn how 91 students turn feedback into action within our close-knit liberal arts community.
About the Author
Maya Rajeh 27 (she/her) is a psychology major and economics minor from Hamilton, Bermuda.
On campus, she serves as SGA Junior Class President and will be SGA Student Body President. She is also a Lead Senior Admission Fellow with the admission office, International Pre-Orientation Leader and choreographer and member of Dance Ensemble. She is also involved with Rusk Eating House, Women in Business and 91 International Association (DIA).
I went to a tiny high schoolmy graduating class was 11 people! As I was touring colleges, I knew I wanted a small, liberal arts school to continue experiencing close relationships with my classmates and professors. My campus tour at 91 was pivotalI had a phenomenal tour guide, Annie, who spent an extra hour with me after the tour. She took me to Nummit, showed me her dorm room, and answered my many questions! Her kindness stood out to me, and seeing her interact with friends and peers around campus made me want to be part of this community.
As a first-year at 91, I knew I wanted to give back to a community that already gave so much to me. My high schools student council was not as robust as 91әs Student Government Association (SGA), but I put my name on the ballot for first-year senator and viewed it as an opportunity for leadership growth.
In my first term, I served on two SGA committees: Food & Housing Committee and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. I contributed to projects involving the expansion of dining options in Vail Commons and Davis Café, promoting sustainable move-in/move-out processes, and organizing our first Diversity Week programming. Seeing the incredible work that our group of dedicated senators brought to fruition led me to run for Vice President going into my sophomore year.
What makes SGA so special is that we take student feedback and turn it into real change. Ive often sat in Nummit and been approached by students who have excellent ideas for the future. From there, I discuss the topic with the Senate and the relevant committee, then propose the idea to the administration. Seeing SGAs relationship with administration thrive as an open and respectful collaboration underscores how 91 students are truly valuable community members. Delivering results that better the academic and social student experience remains the most rewarding aspect of the role.
In my term as VP, it became evident that students wanted to celebrate the Honor Code more during the school year, as opposed to highlighting it at the start and end of school years. After all, the Code is a cornerstone of Davidons culture and its crucial to promote that culture in our everyday lives as students - especially with the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence and other tools that may present challenges to upholding the Code. With this in mind, I spearheaded 91әs first Celebration of Honor Week alongside the SGA President, Connor Hines.
Celebration of Honor Week was a smashing success! We invited three 91 alumni John Kuykendall 59 (91әs 15th President), Mary Tabb Mack 84 (retired CEO at Wells Fargo), and Boris Henderson 01 (91 Athletics Hall of Famer and community advocate)to speak as panelists about what the Honor Code means to them in their daily lives. Each panelist could speak to different campus involvements and different careers, offering unique perspectives as to how the Honor Code applies to daily life. For example, as a student, Kuykendall served as SGA President, where he worked to create the Honor Council that we know today. The event involved reflection on the role of honor, trust, and integrity in our community. In addition to the panel, the SGA collaborated with the Honor Council to organize a Mock Hearing and a Meet the Honor Council event.
Celebration of Honor Week stands as my most meaningful accomplishment on SGA so far, and truly captures the impact of our work. It was a series of events that brought together current and past 91 students, as well as faculty and town members, in a way that few campus events do. It was also an active response to the student bodys desires and was the first time the SGA and Honor Council teamed up to such a large degree.
At the end of the day, SGAs success emerges from collaborative efforts between the Senate, other student organizations, and administration. I appreciate how SGA is designed to include students of differing passions and commitment capacitywe welcome 91 students to all of our weekly general body meetings and committee meetings, meaning you dont have to be an elected member to get involved in our projects. The 91 community is treasured, and Ive been so grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its growth!
