Questions organized by Staff Writer Avi Cantor
This survey was created by SLA Media in order for the students of Science Leadership Academy to be informed about who their presidential candidates are and what they represent. We decided not to endorse certain candidates in order to provide the students unbiased information about the people who have the potential to change the SLA community.
NOTE: This survey had a maximum of 50 words FOR ALL ANSWERS. Any other words were deleted. These responses are in order of who responded to the survey first. These answers were not spellchecked and therefore any spelling or punctuation errors that occur in this article are a product of the candidates.
Gregory Tasik
Junior
Give a brief overview of the most important idea on your agenda. What matters at SLA?
“I want to figure out the financial situation of SLA. Why is it so hard to have grade – wide events? School trips? How much of an impact are the bake sales having? As treasurer I want to figure out what is the best way for our school to maximize our financials.”
Since student government is a new thing at SLA, how will you make your job meaningful?
“I recognize that the way SLA was created allows students to have a direct line of communication with any of the adults in the administration. My job is to not mess up this system, but to essentially be an outspoken student and set a precedent for future student government positions.”
What role do you plan to play in the move to Ben Franklin?
“Moving to Ben Franklin will open many doors of opportunity for SLA, one being the financials. I will identify the current financials of our school and from there we can figure out what methods should, and should not be brought over to Ben Franklin.”
Of the five core values at SLA, which one do you identify with most as a candidate and why?
“The SLA core value that I identify most with is inquiry. If you were to ask anyone that is close to me, they would tell you that I am always asking questions. Whether it be in or out of the classroom, I want to know how and why things work.”
What is your weakness as a candidate?
“As a candidate, my weakness is realizing you cannot please everybody. When dealing with large group of people, there will be conflicting viewpoints and I realize I will have to take a stance and stand firm with it. It will be my job to find some middle ground.”
Cynthia To
Junior
Give a brief overview of the most important idea on your agenda. What matters at SLA?
“The first thing I think of when asked what matters to SLA is making the students feel comfortable. That being able to secure my school financially, so we would be able to do enjoyable and bonding activities is the most important idea on my agenda.”
Since student government is a new thing at SLA, how will you make your job meaningful?
“I will make my job meaningful by managing finances and developing fun ways to fundraise for our school. Most importantly to use the money wisely for our school. Also thinking of the student body first before making any rash decisions.”
What role do you plan to play in the move to Ben Franklin?
“For SLA to share buildings with Ben Franklin, it seems as I SLA is not going to be the same anymore. That case is wrong, I strive to make more traditions and to allow the lower classmen to feel that SLA is still their own and unique place.”
Of the five core values at SLA, which one do you identify with most as a candidate and why?
“The one core value I identify myself with the most is collaboration. I like working as a group because in that way we are able to come up with more ideas and have more opinions in planning activities that fit and unfit for the school.”
What is your weakness as a candidate?
“My weakness as a candidate is being a perfectionist because I like to have everything to be right and organize. I feel that even though I completed something for the school, it doesn’t stop me from striving for better things to achieve for the school.”
Ariana Flores
Junior
Give a brief overview of the most important idea on your agenda. What matters at SLA?
“My main concern is creating and collaborating with others to make original ideas for fundraising that incorporate the SLA community in a fun and productive way.”
Since student government is a new thing at SLA, how will you make your job meaningful?
“I feel that because I am a dedicated researcher and use my time wisely, this will help put fundraising ideas into motion sooner rather than later. That way students can look forward to and reap the benefits of the events to come.”
What role do you plan to play in the move to Ben Franklin?
“I plan to make a document of ideas (used and unused) from students and myself to possibly be used in the years to come. Just because the move does not affect me, does not mean that I won’t share fun and profitable ideas to help future students.”
Of the five core values at SLA, which one do you identify with most as a candidate and why?
“I feel as though I identify with reflection the most because you can give proclamations or even put your ideas into action. However, I would feel the need to step back to see what I could have done better and the students’ responses to my actions.”
What is your weakness as a candidate?
“I feel that my weakness as a candidate is that I don’t necessarily have experience dealing with any finances. However, that does not mean that if I’m elected, I won’t fulfill the role to the best of my abilities.”
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