The Visor

Edwards strikes the right chord in senior class officer elections

May 11, 2010

Evan Luse

The 1990s was a period of flourishing technological advancement, but also one marred by disasters. But for junior Ben Edwards, the decade served as a platform of inspiration as he remastered the 90s hit “Jumper” by Third Eye Blind and transformed the billboard hit into a captivating campaign speech.

The senior class officer elections were held on Friday, May 7 after eighth period. Seven juniors took center stage in Foley Commons to persuade the junior class compiled of over 200 students. Here is a quick synopsis of the speeches:

Allison Jackson: pushed for Mum Day improvements and more in-depth poster parties. Jackson harkened on the junior class’s responsibility to accept new roles such as prom court and senior security.

Emery Willis: assured that he would bring students’ ideas directly to student council and put them into action. Willis referred to his past experience on student council and also touched on the importantce of community involvement.

Riley Kramer: utilized “May 7th” as his platform and suggested that May 7 might not go down in the history books like the founding of the Greek Empire, but the voting on May 7 would vastly impact the senior year of the junior class. Kramer claimed that student council needed no major changes, rather a reinforced stance on past traditions, as he observed as junior class vice-president.

Liz Renner: showcased the motto “Carpe Diem” (seize the day) but urged her fellow juniors to make the most of the time that is remaining in the high school experience and making each day count. Renner suggested the institution of senior breakfasts on a regular basis.

Emily Orsini: took a traditional route throughout her speech focusing on her family tradition and her willingness to put in time and effort for her class. “Ask not what Hoban can do for you, but what you can do for our class,” Orsini said.

Ben Edwards: exploded on the election scene with the help of friends Mario Caprez and Jack Myers who played the guitar as he parodied “Jumper” with such lyrics as “Vote for Beeee–eeeee-en.” Edwards claimed he would make Mum Day “really awesome” and that he “would understand” if students did not vote for him.

Ian Kay: used a conversational approach to his speech and laid down the story of how he transferred from Walsh Jesuit, where he felt like an outsider, to Hoban where he felt like he belonged to part of the Hoban family. Kay stated that he has lead by example and is now ready to put his leadership skills to use.

Voting took place in all tenth period classes. When the votes were tallie, Emery Willis emerged as senior class president with his vice-presidents as Ben Edwards, Emily Orsini and Riley Kramer. Alexis Becker was voted junior class president with vice-presidents Allie Weiss, Abbey Dankoff and Kristin Brennan. Soon to be sophomore Allie Griffith captured the class crown and her vice-presidents will be Dominic Orsini, Adam Gray and Katie Stepanek. Spirit Committee and Activities Committee will be formulated later this week.

Tags:

 Email This Post        Print This Post