By Aryan Sikhinam – Staff Reporter 

Election Day is Thursday, October 6 at Jonathan Law. 

There are six positions available per class: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Senators. Students need 25 signatures from their classmates and four signatures from their teachers to be on the voting ballot.

Students will also have to prepare a speech to run and present it in front of their class. 

“Each class, freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior elect students to represent them on matters pertaining to their class,” Law Principal Mr. Darcy said. “They organize events, fundraising, or if there are some issues or concerns that they want to bring to the school’s attention, then that would be a way to filter that information.”

Speeches and signatures are due on October 3 and should be turned in to Mr. Boynton in the ISS room. 

Students need to maintain a GPA above 2.0 to keep their position in the Student Council.

“Any student can apply for student government,” Boynton said. “There’s a procedure. We have elections each year and we break it down by class. Students will be required to get a petition, and get 25 signatures from people in their class.”  

Presidents have to attend and conduct all meetings, delegate responsibilities, and be committed to the Student Council. 

Vice Presidents are second in command and are to assist the President in all of their activities and endeavors. Treasurers keep track of income and expenses on a spreadsheet and lead fundraising events.

Class Secretaries keep track of meetings and type proposals and letters for the Class Council. They also creates announcements and flyers. 

The two Senators attend meetings and help in voicing their class’ concerns. 

“I think it’s an amazing way for students to get involved with school and for students to take on tasks that can set them up in the future,” senior Hamza Bhutta said. “It’s also a good way of preparing students to vote once they are 18.”

Law science teacher Mr. Morazzini feels that all students can benefit from running for class office.

“I feel that student elections are a good introduction to students starting to take on leadership roles,” Morazzini said. 

Many students are running for office because they want to see a change in the school and in their class. They want to have a fun and exciting school year. 

“I’m running because I want to actually do something for me and my peers,” freshman President candidate Walat Balu said. “I’ll make sure that we don’t have a boring freshman year and have fun events for the Class of 2026.”