By Berenice Garcia, Lupita Gonzalez, and Corrine Van Lier
Have you ever thought about taking charge at school? One great way to start would be to run for a position as a representative. We interviewed one teacher and three students about their involvment in school politics.
Ms. Swinnerton’s Interview (before the election)
Q: What is freshman representative?
A: It's ASB position at McKay that has to do with student government.
Q: How many people signed up this year?
A: Nine people signed up.
Q: Do you have to have special qualities?
A: Yes, 2.75 grade point average, fill out the no drug and alcohol agreement, a petition of at least 20 eighth graders have to sign, and three teacher recommendations.
Q: How many people are going to get chosen for freshman representative?
A: Three.
Q: Can everyone vote for freshman rep?
A: No, only eighth graders can vote.
Q: How do you vote for someone?
A: You vote for someone in your social studies class.
A: It's ASB position at McKay that has to do with student government.
Q: How many people signed up this year?
A: Nine people signed up.
Q: Do you have to have special qualities?
A: Yes, 2.75 grade point average, fill out the no drug and alcohol agreement, a petition of at least 20 eighth graders have to sign, and three teacher recommendations.
Q: How many people are going to get chosen for freshman representative?
A: Three.
Q: Can everyone vote for freshman rep?
A: No, only eighth graders can vote.
Q: How do you vote for someone?
A: You vote for someone in your social studies class.
Eventual Winners this month: Jose Mendez, Marissa Gomez & Summer Rutter
Q: Why did you decide you wanted to run for freshman rep?
Jose Mendez: I want to be a positive image for others.
Marissa Gomez: I’m very open. I want to help and I want to be heard.
Summer Rutter: I agree with what Jose said.
Q: What are you excited about?
Jose Mendez: I want to shock people and show them what I can do.
Marissa Gomez: I’m excited for people to recognize who I am.
Summer Rutter: I'm excited to help people.
Q: Did you feel confident about winning?
Jose Mendez: Yes, when I saw the ideas we had, I pretty much knew I was going to win.
Marissa Gomez: Yes! Of course!
Summer Rutter: I didn't really feel confident.
Q: How do you feel about winning?
All Said At The Same Time: We had mixed emotions! (Happy, Surprised, Excited, etc.)
Q: Why did you decide you wanted to run for freshman rep?
Jose Mendez: I want to be a positive image for others.
Marissa Gomez: I’m very open. I want to help and I want to be heard.
Summer Rutter: I agree with what Jose said.
Q: What are you excited about?
Jose Mendez: I want to shock people and show them what I can do.
Marissa Gomez: I’m excited for people to recognize who I am.
Summer Rutter: I'm excited to help people.
Q: Did you feel confident about winning?
Jose Mendez: Yes, when I saw the ideas we had, I pretty much knew I was going to win.
Marissa Gomez: Yes! Of course!
Summer Rutter: I didn't really feel confident.
Q: How do you feel about winning?
All Said At The Same Time: We had mixed emotions! (Happy, Surprised, Excited, etc.)
If you will be an eighth grader next year and you like to be in the spotlight, then you should think about running for freshmen rep in the spring. Participation can boost your social skills and your knowledge of politics. It will also look good on college applications. So check it out!
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