My Goals For Student Council

My junior year of high school I had decided that I would get more involved in school activities. I had been a member of both HOSA, a medical club that focuses on competitions and INTERACT, a club that embraces different cultures and people as well as focusing on helping out the community. I became deeply invested and passionate in both of these clubs. I decided I no longer wanted to be just a member. I wanted to have a say in the decision process and events for the following year so I ran for officer elections in both.

During 8th grade at Howard D. McMillan Middle, I believed one person could make a difference if they just set their mind to do so. Our school had many restrictions and few student activities. Early that year I became interested in Student Government (S.G.) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), so I decided to run for President of both clubs hoping to make a change.

On April 26, 2017 I was made eighth grade secretary. Last year Mrs. Trimble, our advisor, just had us in her advisory. Thirty minutes a week to organize immense school functions for a little over one-thousand students wasn’t enough time, imagine that. This year we have student council as an elective class, so we are allowed more time to do what we need to. This is extremely nice because we have a lot to do as a board. Student council positions in high school can open up opportunities to apply for scholarships and prepare you for future jobs. Soon enough, I’ll start thinking about those possibilities, but all the worry is worth

Being president of the Sophomore Class would be a wonderful opportunity to exercise my strengths and abilities. I think, with my strengths, I would be a great candidate for Class President. I am very interactive and open to new ideas of my classmates, especially when it can better our grade and our future as students. I show outstanding leadership that encourages others to further engage in their positions and responsibilities. To me, I think that it’s important to function as a unit rather than having unbalanced strengths. I would encourage others to be their own leader and make sure they fully indulge in their positions. I accept all responsibilities that come with the position including attendance to the meetings and to school, having good

In the spring of 2016 I was elected Vice President. This was a huge step for me and I was glad to be on the officer team. I learned life lessons like how to work with a team to reach a goal, and how to be in an interview. I also had to fill in for the president from time to time which was a little scary because I was a Junior telling fellow Juniors and Seniors what to do and to get organized. Although I was nervous I handled myself and the meetings got done

That really meant a lot to me, so after I was elected I wanted to make sure I did everything right. One of my first challenges was actually deciding whether or not to go to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Our FFA goes on that trip every other year. I went to the last National Convention my freshman year just for fun, but this year I felt that I had a duty to go along and be a leader for our chapter by being involved. The problem is, last year I was on the varsity volleyball team. National Convention was at the same time that regional volleyball games were starting. I didn’t know what to choose – the volleyball team that I loved and had been committed to for three months already, or the organization that chose me to be their leader? I really didn’t know what to do. I finally chose to go with the FFA to Indianapolis. It would give me a chance to practice my leadership skills and get to know our FFA chapter better. I still felt like I was letting my team and coach down, but I felt more committed to FFA.

As a senior, I decided to take leadership into my own hands. Starting in the summer of 2015, I began collecting donations for the third trip to D.C. This campaign will eventually turn into my Senior Project, and I do it with pride. I find it challenging to achieve the right balance for everything in my life: school, work, friends, sports, rest, and whatever else joins in the mix. But when I have a passion for something, I always strive to make it work. And I have a passion to give back to those Americans who gave so much.

I was able to become a student senator and contribute to the Washburn Student Government Association. I was placed in an internship in the Kansas House Minority Leaders office for 8 months, helping with constituent service and developing a community mentorship program with legislators from both parties. I participated in four Washburn Transformational Experience programs which allowed me to study culture and economics in Japan and Korea, Politics in the United Kingdom, and follow presidential candidates in Iowa. I volunteered on a student voter registration drive led by the Kansas League of Women Voters. All while maintaining a 3.7 GPA in Washburn’s rigorous political science

It’s my senior year, the last year I get to be a (quote on quote) “kid”. I want to be able to leave Mendocino High School with my signature mark and I want to be able to say that I create something advantageous for the school. And I feel like moving a tier higher--attempting to become the president of the overall student body will position me to fulfil, I believe, my obligations to the school. Nevertheless, that status mandates assiduous ethics, and to mention the ability to cooperate with the entire student body to make the school a better place. When it comes to diligent ethics, I tend to do well. I always attempt to place myself and or team in an exultant situation. Although I feel confident about my efforts leading the Junior class this year, I am not sure how well I will cope with a larger scale lead role. I am hoping that Boy’s State will provide me with the experience and knowledge to be successful in my pursuit. Boy’s State is the quintessential program for me to acquire realistic government dexterities and to also evolve and perfect my social attributes. Boy’s State will allow me to experience, a tremendously broad multifarious group of students with essentially similar goals like myself in a mock-government. I cannot picture any other ideal opportunity like this! Not only will the program itself embed important skills into me, but to have a chance to learn from other students, to view how they perceive situations, and pick up his or her tactics, would be I think, one of the most valuable teachings that the program can produce. This will construct a fitter me that is well accustomed to work with other motivated students to achieve significance. Ultimately making the entire student body better citizens so we can effectively comprehend and support our school’s desires. And to return from the program with new visions and a varied arsenal of skills, will surely better adapt me for the great

Anonymous: Currently serves as president for the freshman class at Hood River Valley High School. Demonstrated enthusiasm to run for school president next year. Intrigued by what it takes to run a campaign--connected with our guest speaker and campaign manager, Jack Petterson. Planning to work for a local campaign this summer to gain experience. Have discovered a new horizon, now plans to pursue a career in politics.

The truest transformation from under-the-radar student to confident public speaker was really due to a renewed passion for learning. The proximity to like minded students who were dedicated to school and community reignited my love of learning and of helping others to learn. I pursued a leadership position in a math tutoring program on campus, and designed lessons on the environment

In the spring of 2014, I had decided to run in the election for student council. To my surprise, I was nominated as sophomore class treasurer and secretary.

During my high school career, I have immersed myself in numerous clubs and committees, empowering my development as an avid leader. I have been involved in my school’s poverty club for four years. Currently as club president, I direct meetings and the implementation of our events and fundraisers for local homeless youth. Additionally, I am co-president for the organization of Moscrop Human Library, a school-wide event that breaks down stereotypes through dialogue. Being involved in the planning since 2015, I was in charge of finding speakers, gaining sponsors, and more. This year, I will be leading the event, delegating tasks, coordinating volunteers, and more. Furthermore, I have been an active member in graduation council for two years and

I was eager to put in all the work required, but I always felt hesitant throughout the entire process. I was not able to assert that I was dedicated to winning, and that ambivalence cost me the election. It prevented me from throwing myself into campaigning and committing my entire self to the sole purpose of winning. Working on my campaign felt not as a conviction, but as a chore.

First and foremost, thank you for being here in support of the student government association. I want to thank our amazing dean Edina for encouraging me to run for vice president of SGA. Many people have asked me why I am running for vice president. Would you ask a fifth grader if he is going to go to the 6th grade? No right because they have to keep going to the next level. Ever since I came to the University of Bridgeport, I constantly looked for ways to become more involved and to keep having an impact in the university. Every year, here at the University of Bridgeport I am involved in something new. Whether it's being an OL, President of a Club or even starting a chapter/club which is known as the food recovery network, with the help of my peers. The food recovery network have recovered more than 300 pounds of food that would otherwise have been thrown out.