The race to senior class presidency is a hot topic of conversation on campus. Who will win? Who has the better campaign? Who has the most votes? All of these questions are heard frequently through the halls of our school. But what about the candidates’ perspectives? In order to know who will win, we must first take a look at each runner’s campaign—what they advocate, plan, and are excited for in the next school year, and how they will implement these ideas.
The staff here at The BHA Post has the inside scoop, with a personal interview conducted with each of the candidates by reporter Kulsum Zubair. In this interview, we take a look at the candidates’ personal views on what they want to do if elected and how they plan to put it into action. With more interviews to come, this first one tests the waters of the election and the competitiveness that comes with it.
Firstly, what exactly does being “senior class president” mean? Well, as said by College Guidance Counselor Sonya Badr, “Senior class president really sets the tone for the fun part of senior year for students,” she explains. “The president really makes sure the voice of all of the students is heard. And so, that’s their main role—to listen to their fellow classmates, get their ideas on things they can do for their senior year… things they want to focus on, and really just execute those ideas, as long as they’re within policy and rules for BHA.”
As senior class president, the elected student promises to listen to their fellow seniors and try to make senior year as fun and memorable as possible. Having a senior class president makes the year significantly more organized and exciting because the students themselves play an active role in shaping their senior year experience. Things like BHA-affiliated events, field trips, games, and suggestions can be proposed by the class president to the school leadership. This isn’t an easy role—the student must summarize all their classmates’ ideas into simple and effective pitches for the administration to act upon. However, the role proves to be rewarding, as the elected president holds a position of not only responsibility but also the opportunity to be the spokesperson for the class when plans are set for their senior year.
This year, the two presidential candidates are Shayan Iqbal and Alaa Tageldin. While they advocate for different topics, they both agree on one thing: they want to make senior year as fun and memorable as possible, each in their own way.
Shayan Iqbal’s campaign centers around a “We the People” mentality and understanding the senior class. He emphasizes that communication is key when it comes to making changes. He plans to create senior year apparel, host monthly events for the graduating class, and implement ECHO, a board of selected students representing high school.
On the other side, Alaa Tageldin brings a different style to the race. Her campaign is focused on the seniors’ needs and aims to make the year unforgettable. Alaa’s main goal is to make sure every senior’s idea is heard and acted upon. She believes strongly that senior year should be fun, exciting, and enjoyable for all, and she hopes that her leadership will make every senior feel that their year was absolutely memorable. She plans to execute events that bond the class together. Events like—a Senior Bonfire, and the creation of a time capsule.
While voting takes place on Thursday, April 24th, upcoming seniors excitedly wait to make their decision on who they want to lead their class in the most important year of high school. While both candidates present strong cases, in the end, there can only be one class president.
Finally, check back on The BHA Post for more exciting updates on the race to the presidency, including interviews, articles, and photos. As the race continues, one thing is certain: the future of senior year lies in the hands of the students, and we are determined to provide timely updates to all who are eager to follow along.
