The Student Union (SU) Senior Caucus President and Vice President hold possibly the most demanding grade-caucus positions in the school. It is their job to bolster morale during a stressful first term of college applications, and to build senior unity through [endless] spirit days as the year wears on. In addition, the Senior Caucus President and Vice President are responsible for organizing quintessential senior experiences—prom, graduation and a victorious Senior SING!. We feel that Alexander Wong and Wasi Ahmed fit this bill with aplomb.
Coming in with enthusiasm and plentiful ideas, they seem extremely prepared to lead the Senior class of 2011 through a year of fun events and class bonding. They promise an increase in outreach and communication with members of the class and with other grades. They seek to plan inter-grade events and competitions, and want to take an active role in advocating student positions to the administration. They will not be afraid to stand up for our rights. We feel that their easy-going and friendly demeanors will encourage greater student involvement in SU activities, combating the crushing apathy that has characterized student perceptions of the SU. Wong brings experience to the team through his previous position as assistant pub/club director, and we feel that Ahmed’s lack thereof will not be detrimental, but rather will provide insight as to the views and opinions of the general student body. Both Wong and Ahmed are fully prepared to dedicate themselves fully to the SU, as they are unencumbered by other time-consuming activities and extra-curriculars.
Omika Jikaria and Emily Quint-Hoover have demonstrated their competence as leaders during their tenure as Junior Caucus President and Vice President. They too, we feel, are qualified for the position, and would dedicate their time and energy towards improving the senior class experience. They have worked hard to organize three college trips, a successful junior prom and an earth-friendly fundraising campaign of Klean Kanteen sales. However, given the magnitude of change we wish to see in the SU this coming year, we feel that Wong and Ahmed are more prepared to make radical improvements in the field of communication and advocate fiercely on students’ behalf.
Although the opinion of the editorial board rests on the side of Wong and Ahmed, both candidates are clearly qualified for the job. The Class of 2011 is very fortunate to have two excellent options before them when they cast their ballots.