With the primary season winding down in the presidential race, Jesuit conducted its last round of student council elections: its Class representatives. Three students from each class were chosen by popular vote with the Presidential seat for his class going to the candidate with the highest amount of votes. 61% of the student body turned out to vote on election day, Tuesday, March 22.
Below are statements from the winners for each class:
Class of 2017
Class President Abbas Hussain
I served this past year on Student Council, so I know what the position demands. In addition, I know what I can do to to ensure my peers feel that they are represented. I [wanted to be President because] I feel like I owe it to Jesuit. For my class, I hope to ensure every single one of my peers is adequately represented and do not feel hesitation in expressing their opinions of how we can better our school. I also hope that student council can play a bigger role for the school.
Vice President Chase Burciaga
Representing my brothers is something that cannot be replaced because of how wonderful it is to be able to reflect each personality and uniqueness of our class. Being in Student Council has given me an idea of what comes with this responsibility, but I feel like I failed slightly in that I should have been more personable with our class’ body. In the end, it comes down to solidifying the bonds between the grades and each other, and also whether we know it or not; we are leaving our own personal marks on this glorious institution. Therefore, I wish to leave knowing we as a class did not fail in positively furthering the name of Jesuit.
Representatives Bobby Wunderlick and John Pritchard (tie)
Wunderlick:
I am blessed that my peers have given me the privilege to serve on the Student Council again this year. I am really happy with the group of guys that have been chosen to lead along side of me. I truly believe there is the perfect amount of new and old faces to lead the school in the right direction. I know that under the leadership of Steven and Evan, the Student Council as a whole will be one strong, cohesive unit that is able to provide the Student Body with the voice that it needs.
Pritchard:
I’ve been at Jesuit for three years, and in that time I’ve met and made friends with so many people from all over the school. Being a class [representative] is about one thing, representing your class and that is exactly the reason I [ran]. I want to represent my class as best as I can so that everyone at Jesuit can see the amazing and talented men in the Class of 2017. Senior year is by far the most important, and hopefully, the most fun year of a Jesuit students’ career. I hope to make senior year the best it can be for every senior next year, whether that means putting the coolest games in the senior courtyard or voicing concerns to the administration. I want to be the one who makes senior year for the class of 2017 the best year at Jesuit. [As representative I will ensure that] everyone will be in agreement that this will be the best year they’ve ever had at Jesuit.
Class of 2018
Junior Class President Flavio Calderon
I hope for my class to be united, where everyone is equal and has a voice. Nothing given or suggested to me [will] go unheard. I am well known and respected in my grade, and I believe that I can use my outgoing leadership skills to deliver to the needs of every student or group, from the soccer program, to the theater group, or to a single student. I want this in order for every student to have what they need in order to excel and try to be the best in what they do. I believe that if one in my grade has their needs fulfilled, then they will not only bring a good name to the class, but also to Jesuit itself.
Vice President Reid Hatzmann
I am Reid Hatzmann and [as] junior class president I believe I can make a difference for the better of our school and for the better of our class.  Involved in many different groups of students across our grade, I believe I benefit from a variety of friends who bring to me a variety of different ideas that I can then bring to student council. Also, having served for the past two years on this council, I have learned the ways the council works, and I also understand smart ways to attack issues and bring about new ideas to the council in an effective manner. One of the things I plan to work on this year [as class president] is to improve the communications between Jesuit students and our student council so that we can more effectively meet the needs of our students.
Representative Lindsey Brown
I believe that I can make Jesuit the best it can be. After a year in student council, I have gained the knowledge necessary to do what’s best for the school and my fellow classmates. I hope to not only help my class but to help every class and also future classes. I will help make sure that each and every student has the tools necessary to do their best and succeed.
Class of 2019
Class President Will Woodard
I feel very accomplished and proud of my achievements. As the President of the new sophomore class, I will try my best to make sure that the ideas of the students are heard and built upon. I will also try to maintain Jesuit’s status as a second home for many and make it more comfortable and inviting.
Vice President Jack Dexter
I believe I can improve student life for our class going forward and for classes following in our footsteps. I plan to get the change machine fixed (which I have already brought forward to the Council and has been greenlit) along with improving communication with Ursuline regarding social events.
Representative Buck Popolo
I think I am well fit for the job and I want to help make our school the best it can be. I have many ideas for my class that I hope pan out. They range from making sure soap is filled in the bathroom to trying to get the water fountains to the type that can fill your water bottles easily. I also thought it would be fun if we could have another dance for the freshman so everyone can get a chance to meet the opposite gender.ÂÂ
