Each class at Binghamton University has a council of students devoted to helping their peers, planning activities and creating a memorable college experience.

In addition, these class councils, representing the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, work with the students they represent to deal with any problems they may be having.

“The Freshman Class Council’s role is to unite the Class of 2013 and raise class and school spirit through planning class events, and fundraising for these events,” said Danielle Kutas, the president of the Freshman Class Council. “Ultimately, we want to make sure the Class of 2013 leaves a significant mark on Binghamton University — and what better way to start than during our freshman year?”

According to Kutas, the Freshman Class Council is still in its brainstorming stage, but freshmen can expect a wealth of events soon to be put on by their class council.

Kutas decided to get involved with the FCC because she feels the council is an important part in building class pride.

“It is often difficult for freshmen to transition into college, and I think it’s important to create and support ways to help freshmen adjust, meet new people and learn about the amazing opportunities at Binghamton so that nobody misses out on everything that Binghamton has to offer,” she said.

The Sophomore Class Council, representing the class of 2012, is under the leadership of Chelsea Horne.

“As Sophomore Class Council president, I chair our weekly meetings, making sure that the SoCC goes in the direction it needs to,” Horne said. “All of us have been working very diligently brainstorming and planning because we want to make this year’s SoCC a success.”

According to Horne, their main focus in programming is to promote both class and University spirit, so when the SoCC is hosting an event, it will be open to everyone.

The Sophomore Class Council is currently planning several events, including a Twister tournament at Late Nite, a study-break pajama party on Dec. 10 and an end-of-the-year barbecue, which it hopes to make into a yearly tradition.

The junior and senior class councils, for the classes of 2011 and 2010, respectively, are also hard at work.

“The job of the Junior Class Council is to encourage spirit and provide programming geared toward the junior class for the year,” said Jenna Goldin, the president of the JCC. “However, our events are open to everyone.”

The junior class is planning a trip to Stoughton Farm’s Corn Maze in Newark Valley on Oct. 25, and will be selling T-shirts with their graduating year and logo on the back during the following week.

Although the Senior Class Council does not currently have any major events planned, its president, Raquel Vazquez, has said that planning is well underway.

“We’re working on it,” Vazquez said. “We don’t have any major events that are like coming up yet, but next month we’re going to have events.”