![]() ![]() I’ve served on your behalf in multiple roles through my years here secretary, auditor, public relations officer, and have successfully taken on multiple issues. So let me remind you why choosing me, Sophia Clarke, for president, is also choosing a better chance for yourself, and everyone else to grow. And that you’re intelligent people who realize that reaching any goal starts with taking the first step. Some would say an idealistic, rather than a realistic, one. Regardless of who they are, and what they need to achieve that. My vision is that each student is enabled to develop the skills and confidence to become the bigger, better version of themselves. I’m in the 12 th grade, and I’m running for president. My question is – do you believe like I do, that all of us deserve the opportunity to make the best of ourselves? Not second best, 3 rd, or even, highly commended. Let it sit for a bit, and have a think about it. All I’m asking is that you give it room in your mind. I’m not asking you to shout your answer out, or raise your hand. Vote Sophia Clarke for Student Council President ![]() The speech is between 3 - 4 minutes long, depending on how quickly you speak. That will help you get the rhythm and flow of language. ![]() I've written it from the perspective of someone running for President.Īs you read it, imagine it said aloud. Return to Top Student Council speech example: President Readily acknowledging the skill and expertise of your fellow candidates sincerely in a way that doesn't demean yourself shows an open mind and maturity. They boomerang back on you, letting your audience know you're not to be trusted and neither are you ready for leadership. Reflects how you would want to be treated.Īre not clever. You are competing against your peers but do so in way that It's safer toįind out what those criteria are BEFORE writing to avoid having to re-write or worse, being Submitted to staff members before they are delivered.Įstablished criteria in any way you may find it is returned to you edited. Or arrogantly big-headed! Let the audience know how fitting you are for the role you want. What makes you fit for the role? Your previous leadership experience? Your personal characteristics? Humor is good if it is relevant and inclusive rather than exclusive (no 'in'Īvoid setting up expectations that you will deliver beyond your capability.Ĭan you really reduce school hours, increase academic standards, introduce a range of exciting new extracurricular activities, as well as have a 'green day' and a movie night every month? Keep it real! What 'hook' will you use to get them to listen? Humor? Know the scope of the position you're campaigning for.Īvoid trying to impress with either 'big' words or use of slang. Return to Top Points to consider BEFORE you write
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