Getting to Know You:
In three words, how do you think your peers would describe you?
Passionate, determined, and organized.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to split my free time into a few things. I do a lot of volunteering, which I really enjoy, because I get to work with a lot of different people and give back to the community. I’m also a competitive swimmer and like cooking, reading, and listening to music.
Why should a student who has never voted before care about this election?
I think that the people you vote for directly shape your everyday life at school. The school government decides on events, clubs, and how you respond to student concerns. If you’ve never voted before, it’s a chance to say what kind of school you want instead of letting other people decide for you.
Campaign Values:
What are the top priorities you hope to accomplish if elected?
My main priority is improving everyday life in small, meaningful ways. For example, now that we have the community lunch with all four grades together, seating has become a big issue for everyone, so I think expanding seating options is something I really want to address. I also want to focus on basic quality of life factors that people notice every day, like bringing back paper towels in the bathrooms, making shared spaces more comfortable and functional, and bringing things that will make the school feel more enjoyable, like an iced coffee stand or munchkin days during especially stressful weeks.
How do you plan to identify the needs and concerns of the student body?
A lot of the ideas I’ve mentioned have come from listening to other students, whether that’d be my friends, people in my classes, or even people I don’t know very well. I think that’s exactly how I plan to keep identifying needs in addition to surveys, suggestion forms, and open conversations to hear what people actually care about.
What do you think makes your campaign special?
My campaign is very focused on realistic and student-driven ideas. I’m not trying to promise anything extreme or impossible, and instead focusing on changes that are achievable but can directly improve student life. I also think that my campaign is based on listening. For example, all my ideas didn’t start with me; they started as conversations with other students, and that’s how I want to continue leading.
What experience have you had being a leader?
I’ve been a representative in student government for the past year, so I already understand how the system works and how ideas actually turn into action. I also hold leadership roles in several clubs at school as well as organizations outside of school, which have really taught me how to balance responsibility and work with different types of people.
How do you plan to motivate and involve students who currently feel disconnected from school activities?
I think a lot of students do feel disconnected because our school can often feel very overwhelming, stressful, and sometimes even uninviting. I really want to create more low-pressure ways for students to feel included. So I think, as I mentioned, school-wide treats during stressful weeks or making spaces more comfortable and welcoming could be something that I would do to involve and motivate students.
