2008 Woodie Awards
SGA class candidates present political platforms
Christine Rochelle
Issue date: 9/23/04 Section: News
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On Tuesday, Sept. 21, Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a speech night in the Nelly Goletti Theater, allowing the candidates running for class office to introduce themselves and their campaign for positions.
Student body president Linda Crane started the night by explaining that each candidate would have a chance to give a short speech followed by a Q-and-A session with current SGA members and students.
"Regardless of the outcome of the election next week, I encourage all of you to get involved and get your voice heard," said Crane when addressing the candidates.
The freshman candidates spoke first, starting with those who were running for the position of secretary. Sara Sullivan and Stephanie Markey both insisted that past leadership roles, their reliability and organizational skills clearly reflected their potential to succeed.
"I'm very neurotic with my organization," joked Sullivan. "I put post-it notes everywhere."
For the role of freshman vice president, Katie DeSena, Nicole Brooks Donolli and Dan Scott gave similar speeches that harped on their desire of class unity.
"I feel that our class can one of the best Marist has ever seen," said Brooks Donolli.
Freshmen Igor Volsky, Sean Palmer, Omar Diaz, Colleen Sprague and Joe Ryan are competing to be elected class president. Class unity was a common theme as the candidates also spoke about getting paper towels or hand driers in the dorm bathrooms.
"I will make sure hand driers are installed in every dorm bathroom," said Volsky, who also promised to extend the cafeteria's grill hours.
All candidates mentioned that they could not make any promises to their fellow classmates but insisted that their qualifications for the position should not go unnoticed.
"I am running because I think that I can make a difference," said Palmer.
Other students who spoke were freshman April Hewston and sophomore Brett Giarrusso for Resident Senator, sophomore MaryEllen Conway for secretary and sophomore Amanda Nethaway for treasurer.
Senior Garret Bergen spoke for the position of commuter senator, while seniors Mehren Hopfenspirger and Erik Vincelette declared their campaigns for secretary and treasurer, and John Mullody for the position of senior vice president.
"Everyone present the same goals and ideas," said freshman Shannon Kozibroda. "It seemed like no one brought anything different or exciting to the table."
Elections will take place online starting Mon., Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. the following Wednesday.
Student body president Linda Crane started the night by explaining that each candidate would have a chance to give a short speech followed by a Q-and-A session with current SGA members and students.
"Regardless of the outcome of the election next week, I encourage all of you to get involved and get your voice heard," said Crane when addressing the candidates.
The freshman candidates spoke first, starting with those who were running for the position of secretary. Sara Sullivan and Stephanie Markey both insisted that past leadership roles, their reliability and organizational skills clearly reflected their potential to succeed.
"I'm very neurotic with my organization," joked Sullivan. "I put post-it notes everywhere."
For the role of freshman vice president, Katie DeSena, Nicole Brooks Donolli and Dan Scott gave similar speeches that harped on their desire of class unity.
"I feel that our class can one of the best Marist has ever seen," said Brooks Donolli.
Freshmen Igor Volsky, Sean Palmer, Omar Diaz, Colleen Sprague and Joe Ryan are competing to be elected class president. Class unity was a common theme as the candidates also spoke about getting paper towels or hand driers in the dorm bathrooms.
"I will make sure hand driers are installed in every dorm bathroom," said Volsky, who also promised to extend the cafeteria's grill hours.
All candidates mentioned that they could not make any promises to their fellow classmates but insisted that their qualifications for the position should not go unnoticed.
"I am running because I think that I can make a difference," said Palmer.
Other students who spoke were freshman April Hewston and sophomore Brett Giarrusso for Resident Senator, sophomore MaryEllen Conway for secretary and sophomore Amanda Nethaway for treasurer.
Senior Garret Bergen spoke for the position of commuter senator, while seniors Mehren Hopfenspirger and Erik Vincelette declared their campaigns for secretary and treasurer, and John Mullody for the position of senior vice president.
"Everyone present the same goals and ideas," said freshman Shannon Kozibroda. "It seemed like no one brought anything different or exciting to the table."
Elections will take place online starting Mon., Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. the following Wednesday.