Class Captain
I had virtually no time to campaign for this office in ASB. I left my posters up from executive elections and decided to spread word of my running for class captain. I made a video with the help of Peter Keckemet that was supposed to be shown in my absence but I had no internet at West Point or USAFA, and therefore could not send it. Peter bravely stepped in and attemped some sort of speechon my behalf but it was not enough either. I knew this was going to be a struggle but also considered that it might be worse not to try than to try and fail. I know the reason I lost was because I wasn't even able to give the speech myself, at least. It wasn't discouraging, however, because all three of the Miltary Acadmies were convinced that I was a leader enough to be called into their leadership seminar where the top prospects from all around the country come together.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Milestone #3 IP2
Speeches and Elections
The speeches were cut short because of the field trip that was right before the assembly. I then decided to forget my written speech and go with whatever came to mind. After, i realized that my speech mainly appealed to the Junior class who are less motivated by planes and more so by other aspects of life. This if where I may have lost some of the votes in the decision. Also, someone posted an adorable child on the screen during my speech which was funny and quite distracting at the same time. ASB speeches were disorganized and organized all at the same time!
The speeches were cut short because of the field trip that was right before the assembly. I then decided to forget my written speech and go with whatever came to mind. After, i realized that my speech mainly appealed to the Junior class who are less motivated by planes and more so by other aspects of life. This if where I may have lost some of the votes in the decision. Also, someone posted an adorable child on the screen during my speech which was funny and quite distracting at the same time. ASB speeches were disorganized and organized all at the same time!
Milestone #2 IP2
Campaigning
The campaigning for this election was quite diffuclt because it fell on the two weeks that all upper classmen had AP testing. It was extremely difficult to find time to make signs and hang themm up inbetween all the studying and homework we had to accomplish before the AP exams. After I made my posters I realized that many people did not understand the message being portrayed. In some ways it actually helped me to differentiate between people who were politically savvy and others who are simply book smart.It was interesting to see how people responded to our attempts at campaigning. Unfortunately, meaningful posters get left behind when the entertaining ones roll out with silly puns and funny pictures.
The campaigning for this election was quite diffuclt because it fell on the two weeks that all upper classmen had AP testing. It was extremely difficult to find time to make signs and hang themm up inbetween all the studying and homework we had to accomplish before the AP exams. After I made my posters I realized that many people did not understand the message being portrayed. In some ways it actually helped me to differentiate between people who were politically savvy and others who are simply book smart.It was interesting to see how people responded to our attempts at campaigning. Unfortunately, meaningful posters get left behind when the entertaining ones roll out with silly puns and funny pictures.
Milestone #1 IP2
Applications Due
This task was quite small but also very important. It would determine if I was even able to run for executive office or not. Surprisingly, the essay came quite easy because of the leadership experience that I had already acquired. I was able to fill in an ample amount of information that would detail how I have become a successful leader here at AHS and how I already am, simply without a title. During this process we also received information about the positions and what each of us would have to do if elected. This year the leadership process at AHS is completely different because Mr. Dezember left to go back to school. A good majority of the application was probably changed in some way or another.
This task was quite small but also very important. It would determine if I was even able to run for executive office or not. Surprisingly, the essay came quite easy because of the leadership experience that I had already acquired. I was able to fill in an ample amount of information that would detail how I have become a successful leader here at AHS and how I already am, simply without a title. During this process we also received information about the positions and what each of us would have to do if elected. This year the leadership process at AHS is completely different because Mr. Dezember left to go back to school. A good majority of the application was probably changed in some way or another.
Milestone #4 IP1
Administration Approval and Orders
There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to access the people that have dedicated their job to the better of me, the student. Austin and I tried to schedule a meeting between us and parts of the administration in order to get the clothing line passed for next year. The meeting still hasn't happened but we have submitted all of our work to ASB, who will then take it upon themselves to go over all of next year's apparel with the administration.
There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to access the people that have dedicated their job to the better of me, the student. Austin and I tried to schedule a meeting between us and parts of the administration in order to get the clothing line passed for next year. The meeting still hasn't happened but we have submitted all of our work to ASB, who will then take it upon themselves to go over all of next year's apparel with the administration.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Milestone #3 IP1
Present Designs to ASB and give cost estimation
Austin Chick and I prepared handouts for all of ASB to pass around during the presentation that included the complete costs of all the apparel which also included the suggested selling price to each student at AHS. ASB merely agreed with our designs and cost. Executive was actually confused by our motives for scheduling our presentation in the meeting. We then had to clarify that it was best cover every aspect of authority before getting the designs passed especially since they, along with the rest of the student body, was the primary audience for sale of these clothes. The meeting was, at best, dumbfounding, because of the confusion among ASB. Our next move is to get the administration to give the green light for our project.
Austin Chick and I prepared handouts for all of ASB to pass around during the presentation that included the complete costs of all the apparel which also included the suggested selling price to each student at AHS. ASB merely agreed with our designs and cost. Executive was actually confused by our motives for scheduling our presentation in the meeting. We then had to clarify that it was best cover every aspect of authority before getting the designs passed especially since they, along with the rest of the student body, was the primary audience for sale of these clothes. The meeting was, at best, dumbfounding, because of the confusion among ASB. Our next move is to get the administration to give the green light for our project.
Milestone #2 IP 1
Finished Designs and Meeting Scheduled
The final desgins totals are up to five right now. These range from hats, jackets, and various t-shirt designs. One of the t-shirt designs will have a designated area for each class to have their year put on the shirt so it unifies and segregates the school at the same time. This was the major legwork of the project but also the easiest part because of all the red tape that we will have to navigate in order for a designs to get approved. The first step is to have the ASB approve the list of clothing that we have created, then to move on to the Mr. McComb and Ms. Gillman.
The final desgins totals are up to five right now. These range from hats, jackets, and various t-shirt designs. One of the t-shirt designs will have a designated area for each class to have their year put on the shirt so it unifies and segregates the school at the same time. This was the major legwork of the project but also the easiest part because of all the red tape that we will have to navigate in order for a designs to get approved. The first step is to have the ASB approve the list of clothing that we have created, then to move on to the Mr. McComb and Ms. Gillman.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)