2008 Woodie Awards
SGA gets large number of candidate applicants
Christine Rochelle
Issue date: 9/16/04 Section: News
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Fall elections for Student Government Association (SGA) are under way as candidates prepare their campaigns in hopes of being voted class officer.
This year, SGA has received an overwhelming amount of students who wish to run for office.
"Last semester we didn't have this much support," said sophomore Alyssa Oxford, SGA Elections Commissioner. "It's so exciting."
The candidates must first produce their declaration of position to SGA and then need to have their petitions signed by members of their class in order to be eligible. Class officers are to acquire 90 signatures, or ten percent of the class, and senators must present at least 360 signatures, or ten percent of the student body.
Freshman Joe Ryan, who is running for president, gathered a total of 207 signatures instead of his required 90, and is eager to start his campaign on Sunday, Sept. 18. Ryan was not involved in student government while in high school but wants to get involved in college.
"I would like to get paper towels in the bathrooms," Ryan said. "I also would like to plan more activities and movie nights."
There are currently six freshmen running for president, as Ryan explains. "It's going to be a tight one, but may the best person win."
MaryEllen Conway will be campaigning for secretary of the sophomore class, and said she has already been an active voice on campus. Conway wants to plan more events for her class.
"I want our class to be more united," Conway said. "I want to be there for anyone and be able to get stuff done."
Conway's ideas include a blind date game that MCTV can also be involved in, as well as a Mr. and Mrs. Marist contest, a Christmas dance and a Superbowl party. She would also like to form more committees for the sophomore class.
"I love helping others," Conway said. "I want to get more people involved."
Senior John Mullody was appointed last semester to be vice president and has already taken part in planning such events as Senior week and Senior formal.
"I hope to make some changes," Mullody said. "But I'm new at this."
Once the elections are over, the victorious students will take on numerous responsibilities in SGA. The class officers look after their respected class while senators take part in committees that deal with student issues.
"I hope that everyone tries their best," Oxford said, "and should get involved whether they win or lose."
This year, SGA has received an overwhelming amount of students who wish to run for office.
"Last semester we didn't have this much support," said sophomore Alyssa Oxford, SGA Elections Commissioner. "It's so exciting."
The candidates must first produce their declaration of position to SGA and then need to have their petitions signed by members of their class in order to be eligible. Class officers are to acquire 90 signatures, or ten percent of the class, and senators must present at least 360 signatures, or ten percent of the student body.
Freshman Joe Ryan, who is running for president, gathered a total of 207 signatures instead of his required 90, and is eager to start his campaign on Sunday, Sept. 18. Ryan was not involved in student government while in high school but wants to get involved in college.
"I would like to get paper towels in the bathrooms," Ryan said. "I also would like to plan more activities and movie nights."
There are currently six freshmen running for president, as Ryan explains. "It's going to be a tight one, but may the best person win."
MaryEllen Conway will be campaigning for secretary of the sophomore class, and said she has already been an active voice on campus. Conway wants to plan more events for her class.
"I want our class to be more united," Conway said. "I want to be there for anyone and be able to get stuff done."
Conway's ideas include a blind date game that MCTV can also be involved in, as well as a Mr. and Mrs. Marist contest, a Christmas dance and a Superbowl party. She would also like to form more committees for the sophomore class.
"I love helping others," Conway said. "I want to get more people involved."
Senior John Mullody was appointed last semester to be vice president and has already taken part in planning such events as Senior week and Senior formal.
"I hope to make some changes," Mullody said. "But I'm new at this."
Once the elections are over, the victorious students will take on numerous responsibilities in SGA. The class officers look after their respected class while senators take part in committees that deal with student issues.
"I hope that everyone tries their best," Oxford said, "and should get involved whether they win or lose."