Emmaus High School students took to the podium to express their concerns to East Penn School District directors at the May 11 meeting. ABOVE: Javier Ramos informs East Penn School District directors of the need for allocating funds for research databases to help students in preparing for classes.

PRESS PHOTOS BY LISA DRAPERJeanne Chen appeals to the school directors to offer more world languages such as Mandarin Chinese.

Carson Mosel addresses the school board about more opportunities for students who are identified as gifted at the May 11 meeting.

Avery Berger encourages directors to consider professional learning communities to give students in similar courses the same opportunities.

Krishna Nemani informs the school board about the isolation reportedly experienced by 50% of Emmaus High School students and the need for more advisory programs.

Abigail Holtz addresses the school board about providing educational sessions on sexual assault.

Ian Hoenscheid appeals to the school board about mandatory community service.

Danica Dela Cruz encourages the school board to increase awareness for female participation in STEM opportunities such as Project Lead The Way.