Chatika Ross: Freshman Class President

Chatika Ross is running for Freshman Class President.

Q: Have you been involved in student government before? If so, how?
A: No.
Q: Why do you want to be elected to student government?
A: Leadership/ Academic Purpose/ Garinger High School Pride and Mission For Success.
Q: How will you reach out and represent ALL students?
A: Attend events for the school, give announcements, visit special events.
Q: What is the advantage of electing you?
A: Strong leader, positive attitude, passion and heart do well.
Q: How much time (in hours) are you able to devote to your elected office?
A: 2-4 hours a week.
Q: How do you think you can help students academically?
A: Share times for tutorials/ Study groups/ Library sessions.
Q: What changes would you like to make?
A: Open
Q: How would you go about making those changes?
A: Open

Homecoming Junior: Kali Coxe

Kali Coxe

Q:  Have you ever been in homecoming court before? If so, when?

No, This is my first experience in homecoming court.

Q: Why should we choose you?

I am a very confident person and I also strive to be the best I can be. The best of Garinger High School (GO! WILDCATS!). I aim to prove that Garinger is more than a “hood school”, we aren’t that at all.  I want to provide a positive impact and look upon my class (2015) as well as the school.

Q: Why do you want to be Homecoming Queen?

I would like to become homecoming queen to help change to public outlook on the school. The choice of my running also involves showing school spirit and being proud to be called a Wildcat.

Q: How do you plan on campaigning for homecoming?

To campaign I am using only my word and the hopes of others,  my flyers and friends. Then on the last day of campaigning I plan to have a special treat for my committed voters and for others as well….so long as they vote.

Q: What makes you different than the other contestants for homecoming?

I’m a completely different person than my lovely components. I try my hardest to run an honest campaign and leave out bribery. If it is meant for me to win, then I will.

Q: What would you say to people who think that the homecoming court is only for popular people?

They are completely wrong. I’m nowhere close to popular and I’m not widely known around school. But, I will say I have made it this far and I don’t plan on stopping now.

Q: How will you represent Garinger in a positive way?

Garinger already has a unattractive reputation. I’m smart and I have a positive outlook on others. The encouragement of my peers to show Garinger’s true colors of intelligence, honesty and school spirit, will most definitely represent Garinger in a positive way. I can’t do it alone.

Q: What does being nominated mean to you?

It means beating a standard. Not a lot of people believe I can do this. Also, it is giving me an opportunity to prove that you don’t have to be popular to be a contestant. This homecoming will most definitely open the doors for others as well

Q: What is your favorite thing about Garinger?

I love Garinger as a whole. The campus is beautiful and a lot of positive things are happening here at Garinger High School. However, my favorite is honestly the band, the incredible amounts of school spirit and fun shown through their energy. GO WILDCATS!!!!

 

Homecoming senior: Kimberly Monge

Q: Have you ever been in homecoming court before? If so, when?

A: No, I have not ever been in Homecoming Court before. This is my first time entering.

Q: Why should we choose you?

A: I think that Garinger should choose me to be the next Senior Homecoming Queen 2013. I am patient and understanding and know the meaning of leadership and sacrifice, showing integrity, determination and passion for what I am going to be able to do if chosen.

Q: Why do you want to be Homecoming Queen?

A: Running for Senior Homecoming Queen 2013 is helping me to communicate with new people and build my self-esteem. The role has enabled me to become more confident in who I am, while also allowing me to meet and build relationships with so many of my peers.

Q: How do you plan on campaigning for homecoming?

A: My idea for campaigning for homecoming is by showing my love of baking by making cookies and sharing them. I also will give away Snickers, hang posters in each building and post on social networks.

Q: What makes you different than the other contestants for homecoming?

A: Something that makes me different than the other contestants for homecoming is that this is my first year coming to GHS, yet my last year of high school. I am proud of myself to be here and build my confidence because this is my first time entering. I am a respectful and dependable young lady.

Q: What would you say to people who think that the homecoming court is only for popular people?

A: I think that Homecoming Court is not only for popular people. In my opinion, homecoming is where every girl can participate. Your race and popularity does not matter; it is for everyone to join in. I think that everyone deserve a chance, his or her voice needs to be heard. People may think that the homecoming queens are people who are popular, meaning they are liked or admired by many people. I know that I am not popular or well recognized. I am a shy, timid girl, but I want to break out of my shell and meet new people.

Q: How will you represent Garinger in a positive way?

A: I would like to represent Garinger in a positive way by being a positive role model at school by putting and end to littering, vandalism and bullying. I love giving advice to people about daily life.

Q: What does being nominated mean to you?

A: I’m honored to be nominated for Senior Homecoming Queen because I know it will help me build my confidence 🙂

Q: What is your favorite thing about Garinger?

A: My favorite thing about Garinger High School is it is an historic school with a valuable and interesting past. This is my last year, and I want to cherish enjoyable memories.

Nadazia Price: Freshman Vice President

Q: What position do you want?

A: I want to be vice president.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No, I have not been in council before.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I want to be in student government because I believe I can help make a difference.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My family and school inspired me to do this.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: The advantage of electing me is that ninth grade will have a smart and great leader.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A:  My goals for student council are to make education and helping others fun and to encourage other people to do the right thing.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I think I could help students academically by having tutorials or study hall to help students get help they need.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I would like to have field trips and  a concession stand, and raise money to donate to a breast cancer foundation. Have more pep rallies and help the poor.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: I will make more changes by having fundraisers to raise money and raffles.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: I will get people to elect me by hanging up posters, giving out candy, telling people my ideas and plans.

Tyri Rutland-Wilson: Executive Council Vice President

Q: What position do you want?

A: Executive council vice president.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: I have participated in student council for all three previous years of high school.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I am a very innovative person and I always find it that my ideas are a great contribution when in student council.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A:  The idea of being able to put my ideas together with other students’ to make something great!

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: As the executive council vice president, I can assure the student body that I will work diligently to execute all reasonable wants and needs.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: Generally, to serve as a liaison between students and officials as well as leading the student body while providing numerous opportunities.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: Students deserve that one-on-one connection with their teachers; therefore I would try to implement extra tutoring sessions as well as more involvement with social networks for out-of-school communication.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I would like to mend the communication bridge between students and officials, and provide more opportunities for students to offer up their ideas for future decisions. I would also like to plan a senior class trip!

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: First, I would hold meetings with the necessary officials to discuss what actions should be taken, then I would devote my time to take those actions and turn our wants into reality!

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: Social network, posters, and simply letting the students know why I am the perfect candidate for the job!

Dre’Quan Gibson: Senior Class President

Gibson

Q: What position do you want?
A:  Senior class president.
Q: Have you been in Student Council before?
A: No, I have not, but in the 8th grade, I was the class leader at Marie G. Davis.
Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?
A: I want to be in student council because it will help me increase my leadership skills and help me get more involved with my peers thoughts, wants and issues here around Garinger High School.
Q: What inspired you to do this?
A: My peers.  Peers need people’s voices and that is why I am running.
Q: What is the advantage of electing you?
A: An advantage of electing me is making the students feel comfortable around Garinger –  letting them know we are one big family here at this school and that their issues matter to me.
Q: What are your goals as a council member?
A: My goal as a council member is to work hard with other council members to make sure 2013-2014 is a great school year, to make sure it is successful in academics and more.
Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?
A: By pushing students to take control of their learning. Make it to the point where it is the best for you. I would love to see a very high passing rate for Garinger High School and a higher graduation rate.
Q: What changes would you like to make?
A:  As of right now, there is not so much I would change. I will try to fight for a change with the morning process, because the quad area is cool and all but there are students who have to ask teachers questions in the morning or something. In my opinion that is too strict for high school students, making us sit in that one area.
Q: How would you go about making those changes?
A: Start a petition, have meetings with administrators about the situation, anything that I feel is useful to help.
Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How will you campaign?)
A: Promotion, Promotion, Promotion! It is all about socializing with EVERYONE. Letting people know that I am a good fit for the job and I will fight for any troubles they are having.

Claudia Martinez: Freshman Class Secretary

Martinez

Q: What position do you want?

A: Secretary.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I feel like I have a place in student council. I want to make good changes to the school, and I just want to be involved with the school.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My friend is in it and I thought it would look good in a college application. It would also be fun.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: I am really neat, I take good notes I am very friendly and I will always get the job done no matter how hard it is. I am also bilingual. 🙂

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: I have school spirit, leadership and I have respect for all the people in school. I will respect and view their values.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: Have celebrations or encourage students to do well on tests and if they do, we can have dances or parties.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: Lunch times, make school more organized more involved, change Garinger’s image.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: More fund raisers. School involvement in the community. If I am elected, I will listen to everyone’s ideas and concerns.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: Not answered.

Christeen Simon: Junior Class Secretary

Q: What position do you want?

A:  Junior secretary.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I am very responsible and want to make a difference in my school community.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: What inspired me to do student council was my love for making a change and the government shutdown.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: The advantage of electing me is being your voice heard and your opinions taken into action.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: To better myself with my peers and make Garinger a better school as well as getting this reputation we have to change because I know we are a great school.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: Giving them a better way to learn and even personally helping best ways I can.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: What changes I would like to make is in the classrooms, making them more focused on the students to help them learn better.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: Surveying students on what makes them learn better and how teachers can interact with them to help as well as what extent teachers are willing to go to help students.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A:  Using my outgoing personality and convincing catch phrases as well as honesty.

Danielle Polston: Executive Council Vice-President

Q: What position do you want?

A: Executive council vice president.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A. To help all students and help the seniors have an awesome last year.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My friends. They said I would be great for it.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: I can speak for the students.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: Help make the school better and more enjoyable.  Also help seniors have an amazing final year.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I can help tutor or direct them to great tutors.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: More pep rallies and school spirit.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: Planning school spirit events and getting them approved.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: Posters and lollipops, also having my friends help me spread the word.

Alicia Robinson: Senior Class Secretary

Robinson

Q: What position do you want?

A: Secretary for student council.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: Yes, in 9^th grade.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: To help with school and become more involved.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My ideas need to be heard.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: I have prior experience, reliable and a leader.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: To be the best secretary and serve my president

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: By involving more academic events and organizing.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: More pep rallies.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: Convincing my council members and petitions and making proposals to administration.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A:  Social media, speech/talk, posters.

 

Hamish Toe: Executive Council Vice President

Toe

Q: What position do you want?

A: Executive Council Vice President.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I want to be on the Student Council government because I am interested in the future of my school and fellow students. I want to help bring and encourage a blossoming success.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My attributes and the moral of what school spirit are about, however, the motivation is actually the fact that I know I can be what and who I want to be.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: The advantage of electing me is that I have great leadership skills, achievable goals, a positive motive and an example for our students on campus.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: To fulfill or help fulfill the wishes of the student body as well as promote the well-doing and dignity of the school.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I can help gather members of the Student Council to host peer tutoring, help other students that struggle daily, and help encourage those who seem to be giving up.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I would like to change the outlook and appearance of our school as well as helping everyone become the best version of them.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: By setting the example, leading, showing the way and exploding a positive mindset.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: Poster boards, speaking to students during classes as well as sharing treats and other fun things.

 

Shontell Mitchell: Senior Class Council President

Mitchell

Q: What position do you want?

A: President for student council

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A:  No

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: Being involved in my senior class.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: I want to be more involved this school year.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: You won’t regret it.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: To be the best president and serve my class of 2014.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: By organizing academic events.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: To make this year successful.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: Voicing my opinions.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: Posters, buttons, treats.

 

Daria Smith: Executive Council President

Q: What position do you want?

A: Executive council president.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No, but I was in a student government class my 9^th grade year.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I want to be in the student council because I feel like I could make a difference in school and I want to be a leader.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: I was inspired by my friends and my teachers to run for student council because they said I would be a great candidate.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: I have great leadership skills and I believe that everyone has a voice and I will take everyone’s opinion into consideration.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: I plan to make the school better, not only for the teachers but for the students as well.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I will help administer a tutoring program to help the students.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I would like to help make the students more involved in school, both academically and physically. Also I would like to make the school more fun and to have more field trips.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: I will administer polls and ask students what they would like to do and then go from there.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: I will have all sorts of little things, like cupcakes and cookies and other creative things.

Gemille “Millie” Sleweon: Executive Council President

Sleweon

Q: What position do you want?

A: I would like to be Executive Council President

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: I have been in student council since 9^th grade.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I want to be in student council because I have a lot of experience, and I want to have fun my last year of high school.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: Earlier last week, an alum of Garinger came to my 3^rd block class and basically told us how fun and spirited Garinger used to be. He graduated in the 90s. I want to get back at that. We know Garinger isn’t the best school in CMS, but being here on campus and attending everyday, we can make it feel like it is. IT’S OUR school; Garinger is what you make it.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A: I am someone who is open minded and I love taking ideas. I also get things done!

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: My main goal is to increase school spirit at Garinger

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I believe that if the students see student council as a whole including members that are focused on their school work, then they will be motivated to do the same

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I would like to get more student involvement.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: I will stay positive at all times and listen to my peers when they bring me ideas. I want everyone to be included. It’s OUR school

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How will you campaign?)

A: I will post flyers and/or posters around the school and go around during my lunch period to let people know who I am.

Arcadia Peralta: Freshman Class President

Peralta

Q: What position do you want?

A: Freshman class president.

Q: Have you been in Student Council before?

A: No.

Q: Why do you want to be in Student Council?

A: I’d like to be in the student council because I’m very organized and know when it’s time to be serious.

Q: What inspired you to do this?

A: My friends and the fact that they would like me to get out of my “shell” because they believe I’m a good leader.

Q: What is the advantage of electing you?

A:  The advantage of electing me would mean that you’d get someone not only smart but trustworthy and persuasive representing you.

Q: What are your goals as a council member?

A: My goals as council member are to help make things funner for us, but also more organized.

Q: How do you think you can help the students academically?

A: I think I can help students academically by trying to set up one on one tutoring with students who not only have the time and material, but are also doing/helping because they want to.

Q: What changes would you like to make?

A: I’d like to make lots of changes, but sadly that’s impossible. I’d like the school to be greener and for students to be given more time to get to class since some students have classes so far from each other and it’s worse when it rains.

Q: How would you go about making those changes?

A: I’d probably try to talk with the other council members and Mr. Drye to see what we could do about those issues.

Q: How will you get people to elect you? (How would you campaign?)

A: I’ll try to get people to elect me by posting posters and passing out little candy/ baked good treats! But, I’ll also try to discuss some of my ideas w/ them.