2023-2024 Candidates for SECRETARY
You will be selecting three candidates:
Jaden Brock (12)
Elizabeth Ellis (10)
Shay Gates (12)
Gabbi Overend (12)
Kali Vernon (11)
Jaden Brock (12)
Elizabeth Ellis (10)
Shay Gates (12)
Gabbi Overend (12)
Kali Vernon (11)
Describe a positive high school role model. What qualities would they possess?
Jaden Brock (12) A positive high school role model is someone who keeps a positive attitude and obtains the necessary knowledge to better help and maintain the positive and reassuring atmosphere.
Elizabeth Ellis (10) They would be kind, hardworking, honest, and would encourage rather than criticize. They would set a good example by doing as they expect of others. They would bring a positive image to chorus inside and outside of the classroom.
Shay Gates (12) A positive high school role model would have determination and exercise honesty and patience
Gabbi Overend (12) Kali Vernon is an excellent role model. She has an outgoing personality, she’s always making sure things are done on time and always making sure everything is in order and everyone acts in order, always helping
Kali Vernon (11): A positive high school role model is someone that people can look up to and be inspired by constantly. It’s someone who is always uplifting and kind no matter what to everyone and can make good rational decisions always whatever the situation may be.
If elected, what do you as a leader bring to this position that will help to promote growth in the students around you?
Jaden Brock (12)I love being able to help and guide people in the right direction, while being a reassurance.
Elizabeth Ellis (10) I would encourage, and do my best to answer anyone's questions, just like the officers this year have helped me. I would do my best to keep things organized and clear.
Shay Gates (12) I'm very understanding, I can help students break out of their shell, and I'm reliable if anyone needed advice or someone to listen.
Gabbi Overend (12)My hard working attitude and focus, the dedication and fun chorus can be, constant helping and encouragement.
Kali Vernon (11) If elected, as a leader, I would bring positivity, patience, respect, good energy, and a positive role model for all the students around me to this position. Someone constantly being positive, uplifting, and kind makes all the difference in a person especially if they are a leadership figure to them.
If elected, how will you organize recruiting efforts?
Jaden Brock (12) Internet advertising is a big thing! Posters also never hurt!! Getting creative with advertising makes the chorus look and feel more fun and like a good tight-knit community that some people seek for.
Elizabeth Ellis (10) I would like to have some posters, advertising is important, but communication is key. Many people don't join because they are afraid, so I would talk about how we get uniform and refined voices, as well as how we were all nervous at first. I'd talk of how fun it is as well, as I personally have a blast every 1st period.
Shay Gates (12) My priority would be to focus on upcoming freshmen, make sure to be enthusiastic about chorus, and try to motivate those who are skeptical about it to at least give it a try
Gabbi Overend (12) I’d make posters and QR codes, mention the fun we have and family we are, the hard work and dedication we have.
Kali Vernon (11) If elected, I will organize recruiting efforts within our school and the middle schools around us with things like advertising! Just having signs up or a mention on ITV can make a big difference. One thing that I feel can also recruit members for chorus is having current members post things on their social media accounts about chorus and explaining the benefits.
What are some issues within chorus that you feel need to be addressed and how do you feel would be the most beneficial way to address them?
Jaden Brock (12) I think in the beginning of the year we should reinforce that being one big group instead of smaller ones (like cliques) helps so much with progress and confidence. Getting close to people in your class helps you soar and want to be a better musician and singer.
Elizabeth Ellis (10) I feel there is a lack of communication between the choirs, which makes it harder to address issues as a whole chorus. We only have two or three whole-chorus rehearsals a year, so having at least some method of communication, even if just a group chat for occasional texts would be lovely.
Shay Gates (12) I see no issues at the moment, but if one were to come up I would first address it with Mrs. White-Rider, then talk to the other officers to come up with a positive way to address the situation
Gabbi Overend (12) The constant talking when Mrs. White talks, I would make sure everyone comes in ready for the day and quiet so when you are ready we can start, making sure everyone is singing and doing kodaly.
Kali Vernon (11) Some issues within Chorus that I believe need to be addressed are having things like student conductors, section leaders, and monthly after school rehearsals. I feel like these two things would benefit the chorus greatly and help so much especially since our chorus is split into 3 classes. I feel like the most beneficial way to address these situations would be to ask people if they would like to hold positions such as student conductors and section leaders, and to talk to you about the after school rehearsals.