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Brayden Piper is in his second year as a Student Board Representative. He attends Lake Fenton Board of Education meetings and has met with students in every building over the past two years to share the authentic student experience with the Lake Fenton school board. He is one of Lake Fenton’s student section leaders and helped organize themes for home football games.
Brayden also leads the district’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Group, made up of 10–15 students. This group meets monthly to discuss the high school student experience, and the feedback they provide is crucial to making meaningful improvements. He assists with planning and facilitating these meetings.
What inspired you to want to be a student representative with the school board?
My inspiration came after giving a presentation to the Board of Education on an exchange program I participated in during my sophomore year. Throughout the meeting, I found myself either shaking my head in disapproval or feeling genuinely excited about new projects and initiatives being presented.
What challenges and/or accomplishments have you experienced while serving in this role?
My favorite accomplishment has been listening to student feedback, presenting it to the board and administration, and being an active participant in positive change. Most notably, students across the district expressed a need for additional mental health support. In response, the district created a new position called Student Support Specialist. I had the opportunity to sit on the interview committee and now have the privilege of seeing the integral role she plays in our Lake Fenton community.
What are your favorite classes?
My favorite classes are AP United States History and AP English Language and Composition. Although APUSH was challenging, it taught me the importance of viewing history through multiple perspectives and helped me appreciate the complexity of our culture. Similarly, AP Language fulfilled my love of debate while sharpening my ability to recognize the strategies people use to communicate their message effectively.
Do you have a university picked out?
In the fall of 2026, I plan to attend Michigan State University’s Honors College to study political science on a pre-law track. I hope to become a lawyer, serving my community and giving back to those who need it most.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself having graduated from college and law school and established in the professional world. I also hope to own a home, have started a family, and have traveled the world. Who knows—maybe one day I’ll find myself back on the Board of Education.
