This year’s primary election for student body president and vice president was held on Wednesday, the 14th of February. This election has resulted in the following tickets advancing on the ballot for the election on Wednesday, the 21st of February: Max Sabogal/Brannon Suchala, Brody Carlson/Henry Bourret, and Cole Hatzmann/Aidan Raymond. To provide you with the necessary information to decide on your vote, the detailed reflections of each candidate is listed below.
Ticket One: Max Sabogal and Brannon Suchala
Max Sabogal (President)
I have dreamt of being Student Body President since I lost my 8th grade presidential election in middle school. My leadership and perseverance in the Jesuit Student Council has shown my growth as a leader and as a person. My classmates have trusted me to represent them, and I know I can do it again as Student Body President. I should be elected to Student Council this year because I have been through various cycles of it and have seen and lived through the best and worst of it. I have learned from the highs and lows and will use these lessons to continue to improve Student Council. I am a relatable person who genuinely listens and cares about the people I encounter. I am organized, responsible, and compassionate. I will utilize these skills to make The Student Council the best it can be.
I currently hold various leadership positions at Jesuit such as Admissions Ambassadors and Spanish Honors Society. I help admit students into the school and give tours to new potential teachers and families. I am honored and humbled that the Jesuit faculty trusts and depends on me with these important tasks. As secretary of Spanish Honor Society, I help prepare and run the meetings with the presidents. I also participate in Faithful Fellas, Entrepreneurship Club, Investment Club, and the Multicultural Society. This showcases my organizational skills because multiple things are happening at once and I successfully participate and keep track of them all.
Brannon and I have many plans for the future of Jesuit. One that resonates with me the most is the improvement of teacher and student feedback. This topic has been explored in student council before, but has not materialized. Many students, and some teachers have approached me to inquire if Student Council is able to fix certain issues. I have taken issues to the council to express the concern of people around me. Sometimes a resolution is possible, and sometimes it is not. We would try to improve this by establishing clear communication channels, possibly through a digital platform. Many teachers and students are unaware of Student Council’s impact on the school. We would communicate more effectively with students and teachers.
I have passion, confidence, and resilience. I have shown that I am a capable and effective leader who can represent and serve the student body, inspire positivity, and foster an inclusive community. I would be honored to continue to be the best I can next year as Student Body President!
Brannon Suchala (Vice President)
“Sometimes to be a leader, you need to recognize responsibilities without reward.” I wrote these words as a 14 year old freshman who was scared and excited to put himself out there and apply for Student Council. I wanted to find myself in the Jesuit community and be a part of major events such as Homecoming and Ranger Day. I am a different person than I was three years ago, but still continue to have the same ideals. I have always wanted and continue to want to represent Jesuit and be a leader for the school.
Max and I have thought about ways to improve the school; What immediately comes to mind was companionship between classes. My freshman year I did not have friends in grades above me, and was scared of friendships with people older than me. Now as a person who is in interconnected classes with students older and younger than me, I see that there are meaningful connections away from my own class.
Throughout my years at Jesuit, I have attempted to step up and be a leader whenever I can. The first time I was able to step up and be a leader was Chinese club; I’ve always been interested in Chinese culture, so when Ms. Lu gave me the opportunity to have a leadership role in the club, I was very excited and awaited the responsibility. Being able to help plan and schedule events for the Chinese club has been a highlight of my years at Jesuit, especially this year.
Everyone that runs for Student Council is going to be a hard working leader that is qualified to represent Jesuit. What sets me apart from others in Student Council is my empathy. I have struggled through many challenges at Jesuit and I am always willing and hoping that underclassmen come to me with their struggles. My goal as Student Council Vice President is to not only be a leader and representative of the school, but to also be a role model for the community.
Ticket Two: Brody Carlson and Henry Bourret
Brody Carlson (President)
I should be elected as the Student Body President in the Student Council due to my strong leadership skills and my proven ability to actively represent Jesuit. Through my involvement in Hope Squad, Faithful Fellas, Admissions Ambassadors, and Spanish Honors Society, I believe I have learned how to effectively manage time, communicate, and lead others. The commitment to these activities has equipped me with the readiness and passion for the Student Body President position. I currently represent Jesuit by giving tours to incoming families, students, and teachers. I also represent my school online by producing social media content for the Hope Squad and Spanish Honors Society. I am currently a member of the Student Council and I helped lead the decoration set-up for homecoming by drawing decoration plans, ushered for mass, and participated in the Ranger Day skit. These roles have taught me to embody the morals and spirit of Jesuit and display it for others.
I aim to help the school by introducing ideas that improve school spirit. First, I want to integrate 1-3 school-wide pep rallies throughout the school year. These would mostly be for big sporting events like our first football game. This offers the whole student body the opportunity to come together and support each other. Secondly, I want to keep pursuing the idea of a mascot. I think that integrating a Mascot into smaller school events like Ranger Day would help school spirit while not harming the image of Jesuit. I also would like to revitalize the “Fellowship of The Flag” Instagram page because it is very effective in reaching all students and organizing sporting events.
I believe my leadership qualities of effective communication, passion for innovation, and persistent love for others make me well-suited for the role of Student Body President. I am very thankful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to Jesuit.
Henry Bourett (Vice President)
I feel that I should be elected as the Student Body Vice President because I possess the vital leadership qualities that are needed to serve as a representation of the student body. During my time at Jesuit, I have developed the skills of communication, problem-solving, and approachability through academics, service, and extracurriculars. I believe that I actively represent Jesuit through many roles. One of which is the football leadership committee, which I was voted on to by my teammates. I am also a 3 year member of the Leadership Huddle and am on the varsity track team. These positions of leadership have provided me with the experience and knowledge to understand what it means to represent Jesuit.
I hope to improve Jesuit in many ways through serving as Vice President. My top priority is to make sure that each person’s viewpoint is recognized and appreciated. Just because someone is not a member of the student council or is not in a leadership position does not mean that they are not able to share thoughts and make a positive impact on the Jesuit community. In addition, I would like to focus on the theme of building the brotherhood that exists within our school through producing more school spirit. Extracurricular activities, in my opinion, are essential to building our brotherhood. My goals are to revitalize our social media accounts for effective communication regarding school events, advocate for a mascot, and implement pep rallies to improve our school spirit.
Given my commitment, persistence, openness, and communication skills, I think I possess the leadership qualities required for the vice president position. I am grateful for this chance and excited to contribute to Jesuit in any way that I can.
Ticket Three: Cole Hatzmann and Aidan Raymond
Cole Hatzmann (President)
“I believe that I should be elected as Student Body President because, through my previous three years of being on the student council, I have learned how to properly lead through example and how our school can continue to improve. I believe that Jesuit is an amazing place and through the recent years, has undergone many positive changes for the benefit of all its members.
I also believe that Aidan and I can both bring even more improvements to the school as a whole. Currently, I am involved largely with the Jesuit Hope Squad, Ignatian Service Corps, the Admissions Ambassadors, and the Student Council. Through each of these groups, I have learned the importance of leadership through example, and how to bring the entire group together while simultaneously raising everyone to a new level. These aspects of leadership are what separates me from the rest, as I will always focus on the priorities of the group or school rather than individuals.
As president, I would work to establish a closer bond throughout the student body regardless of background or age. I believe that we are all one brotherhood united through our common faith and morals and we should treat each other as such. I also aim to create new traditions within our school that help further develop our brotherhood as well.”
Aidan Raymond (Vice President)
As a candidate for the position of Vice President, I believe I am the right choice to lead the student council because of my commitment to enhancing the student experience at Jesuit. Currently being a part of the Ignatian Service Corps in our school, I actively represent our student body through service. I am dedicated to a positive and inclusive school environment, which is evident in my efforts through service, lacrosse leadership, and being involved in the Investment Club.
Additionally, I aim to establish a page on RangerNET that serves as an interactive suggestion box for students to voice their ideas and desires for enhancing our school community. My leadership qualities, such as effective communication, diligence, and integrity make me well-qualified for the role of Student Body Vice President. I believe in the power of collaboration and will work hard to ensure that the student council becomes a true representative of the student body’s voice. I am confident that my passion for positive change as well as my leadership skills, will contribute significantly to the council’s success.
In conclusion, I am seeking your support to become the next Vice President of the student council.
Best of luck to all candidates! Stay tuned to The Roundup for more Student Council and Election News!
