As the school year kicks off, the Class of 2028 is buzzing with energy and

enthusiasm for their upcoming elections. With a slate of impressive candidates seeking

out key positions, students have the opportunity to shape their high school experience

right from the start. Setting the tone for the next four years, voting took place from

Thursday, Sept. 19, to Friday, Sept. 20, via a link sent to student emails

by the SGA Internal Procedures. Here we’ll take a closer look at the candidates running

for office.

Running for the position of Class President, we have Giles Bean and Meagan

Lee standing as tough contenders. Giles Bean, through his determined voice, promises

to advocate for the Freshmen Class in remarkable ways—and he has extensive

experience to prove it! Holding previous leadership roles in class council and National

Honor Society, as well as being co-captain of the debate team, he is undoubtedly a

strong candidate for driving change. 

With her eloquence and grace, Meagan Lee emphasizes the importance of collecting class input to create the best possible experience. Lee’s background of being a student representative, always emphasizing the values of faith, growth, and community, demonstrates her dedication of representing every voice of the student body. Both of these candidates have the utmost, unabridged potential to maximize positive change for the Class of 2028.

Jocelyn Green, running for the position of Vice President, is yet another

experienced candidate. With a clear vision for the Freshmen Class’ impending journey,

she aims to propose new ideas that benefit the class as well as the Saint Anselm

community as a whole. She intends to use her leadership qualities to fulfill a

dependable and visionary term, and is a strong choice for this position.

The position of Secretary is a tough decision, where voters must choose between

Madelyn Dugan and Melanija Kukoska. Given her organizational skills and

self-discipline, Dugan is an excellent candidate, not to mention her attentive nature and

experience being Class President throughout her high school years. 

Kukoska, on the other hand, is also a strong choice. With her genuine passion for

helping out the student body, shown by her background in student government

and National Honor Society, she also has unique strengths that will propose

a challenging decision for student voters.

Lastly, we have the position of Senator, reserved for four innovative and

collaborative minds, of which Charlie Savage and Isabella Siwko are candidates for.

Savage, known for his wit and charm, can truly achieve anything he sets his mind to,

attested to by his background of organizing community events such as blood drives and

recycling programs, and raising money for various causes. His auditory rhetoric makes

him an especially good choice for office. Equally impressive to Savage is Siwko, having

demonstrated her leadership capabilities being captain of a varsity golf team and honor

society. She’s clearly a dedicated individual, being a voice for her classmates and

fostering a strong spirit amongst the student body. With these two candidates, the Class

of 2028 is sure to have strong representation in the Senate.

Thanks to these outstanding candidates, the Class of 2028 positions itself for an

exciting, dynamic next four years. Each of these candidates bring unique skills and

visions, leading the class toward a vibrant college experience. After reflecting on the

aspirations of each candidate, students have made their decisions, and the future looks

unquestioningly bright for the Freshmen Class. Be sure to support your peer leaders in

their endeavors and always remember that your voice matters!