The Northwood Student Council is hosting elections March 21-22 for their executive positions; any student can run. The people who choose to run for the political positions within the school are running to represent the student body. The candidates are campaigning for votes to become student leaders of Northwood in the 2019-2020 school year. For some, it could be a first step into exploring a political career one day.
So, what are these positions? The descriptions of each position are located in the Northwood Student Council Constitution.
-“The President will administer all meetings of the Executive Board and all meetings of the Student Council. The President will have the authority to appoint chairpersons of both temporary committees and standing committees vacant of a chairperson. The President will serve as chairperson of the Inter-Club Council unless deemed otherwise according to article XI.”
-“The Vice President will serve as the chairperson of the Elections Committee. In the temporary absence of the president, the Vice President will carry out the duties of the President. In the event that the President becomes permanently unable to perform the duties of the office, then the Vice President will assume those duties.
-“The Secretary will serve as the chairperson of the Publicity Committee. The Secretary will keep minutes, track attendance, count votes at Student Council meetings, and direct Student Council publications. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping record of all legislation and policies of Student Council. Minutes produced by the Secretary shall be released to the Student Council and the student body no later than five days following the meeting at which the minutes were taken.”
-“The Treasurer will serve as chairperson of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer shall be prepared to report the financial situation of the Council at the request of the President, Vice President, or Advisers, and at any Student Council meeting. The Treasurer will also maintain an itemized budget, providing a record of expenses and incomes throughout the year. This budget shall be reported to the Student Council at the end of each school year for review.”
Let’s meet Northwood’s 2019 Executive Student Council candidates.
President
Kharrington Godbee
“My name is Kharrington Godbee! I am currently a junior at Northwood High School. I have served on Student Council for most of my high school career and I am an advocate for the rights and inclusion of students while breaking an ‘us vs. them’ mentality. It is important to know that I am a student as well and I will strive to revive pride with the help of you! I cannot do this job of Student Body President without your help. So help me, help you, and produce the promise! Beyond the title and beyond the talk, it is time to take action with Kharrington Godbee.”
Shamar Wilson
“What’s up everybody? My name is Shamar Wilson, and I am running to be your 2018-2019 Student Body President. The Student Body President is an integral part of student council. They are in charge of writing up agendas for meetings, assigning senators to committees, and taking charge in interclub council. Aside from these duties, my goal as President will be to focus hard on working cohesively as a whole within the student body. I would like to further upon inter-club council and make Northwood the best place for all students regardless of their race, sexuality, sexual orientation or religion. In terms of my campaign, my main goal is to be personable and communicative. During this whole election week I will be going around talking to the student body so they can have a more personal connection and feel for who they are voting for and have put up posters around the school, so make sure you look out for a ‘Wilson For The Win’ poster this week!”
Vice President
Elizabeth Horton
“My name is Elizabeth Horton and I am running for Student Body Vice President. I have been a part of student council for the past three years as a class representative, class secretary and currently as the Student Body Vice President. STUCO has become a very large and influential part of my life. I have met some of my best friends participating in student council and truly enjoy my job, which is why I’m running for re-election this year. I am very passionate about civil rights and especially voting rights. I also want to go into government and deal with these issues when I get older, which is why this position is great for me.”
William Lake, fellow student body vice president candidate, did not respond to Northwood Omniscient’s request to comment.
Secretary
Mackenzie “Zie” Norris
“My name is Zie Norris and I am running for secretary for the student body. I will fulfill the role of secretary to the best of my ability. I have always been organized and creative, and with these qualities, I can give the student body the opportunity to be more involved and active at school and outside of school.”
Treasurer
Karli Kolls
“Hi guys! My name is Karli Kolls and I’m running to be your student body treasurer. I decided to run for this position because of the great experience I’ve had on council the past two years. I would love to bring new ideas and projects to the entire student body, rather than just my class. Thank you for considering me! Voting is March 21-22.”
-By CC Kallam
