The final student representatives of Class 2026 : About the 6 prefects of the 12th grade

On August 29, 2025, before the end of the summer holidays and the final year of the class of 2026, Mr. Cruz sent an email announcing the four prefects chosen by the faculty to take over various responsibilities throughout the school year. Those students were: Aleksandre Kakabadze, Natalia Abuladze, Zviad Tsetskhladze, and Rusaso Tsulaia. Unlike previous elections for class presidents and vice-presidents from 8th to 11th grade, in 12th grade, the class merely chooses the remaining two prefects after the candidates present themselves, mostly through the Instagram group chat. These students, according to Eka Mas, were selected based on the impressions they left on teachers during lessons, their various activities in school, and their temperament. Their grades were not the main part of this selection process; however, it is important to mention that students who perform poorly in class, of course, cannot be considered, as they often do not represent the qualities teachers are looking for in prefects. For the remaining two spots in the prefect line-up, four candidates took part in the election: Taisia Koridze, Giorgi Rurua, Erekle Suluashvili, and Ilia Davarashvili. Giorgi and Erekle won with 24 and 18 votes, outnumbering Ilia with 16 and Taisia with 11 votes.  

Our journalists set out to interview our prefects to navigate their responsibilities, what being part of this student body entails, and their personal feelings about their new jobs in our school community. Sandro explained that: “Being a prefect involves almost the same responsibilities as being a class representative; however, more than that, we also represent our school student body as a whole. We plan and execute events, discuss changes in school policy, and take an active role in creating new projects at GZAAT. The burden, however, is less because there are six of us, and we can always rely on each other.” Besides planning and executing school events and projects, Erekle emphasized the importance of being a bridge between students and faculty, making sure every student feels heard when it comes to their ideas or suggestions for improving the school for current and future generations. Even though this duty might seem arduous and intimidating at first glance, many of the prefects noted how much fun and enjoyment they have been experiencing so far, with Giorgi saying that: “The school elections are one of the first events we’ve had to work on, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience so far. Everything went according to plan, and I took a great deal of pleasure from managing it all. Besides, I’ve always wanted to be “in the room where it happens,” and this position offers exactly that.” This behind-the-scenes aspect of their job is seen as interesting and rewarding, as well as how close it has brought Zviad even closer to his class and other schoolmates who have been involved in the school life. 

Since Giorgi and Erekle were chosen by class vote rather than the teacher faculty, we wanted to know why they thought the class chose them over some other candidates. They both corroborated similar reasons, saying, “I think my classmates chose me, since they saw my fairness and ability to make objective decisions. I was determined to be in this position to make real changes, not just lackluster promises. Having attained this goal, I do not intend to break my word and have the courtesy to see it through.” 

On the other hand, it is also important to discuss what the most challenging part of being a prefect is. Nata mentioned: “The most challenging part of being a prefect is responsibilities because we have to try to carefully navigate through class in a way that everyone is satisfied, and it is hard in a class of 70 people. But I think through communication it is manageable, and additionally, it is hard to rightfully transfer information from class to administration, so no one is left unsatisfied, but I think with hard work it is still manageable.”

On a final note, we can definitely see the enthusiasm and great sense of responsibility these six students have regarding their positions, in addition to how much they have already been working and learning to meet the expectations of our class and improve our overall time and life at school. We wish them all the best and good luck on their prefect journey!

Written By Taso Berulava and Elene Kotrikadze

Edited By Elene Mosiashvili