Election Results

Every spring, George Washington Academy has elections for Student Body President, Vice President & Secretary. The 8th graders fill the position for the president, 7th graders vice president and 6th graders secretary. Since Isabel will be in 8th grade next year, she decided to run for Student Body President.

As part of her campaign, Isabel skipped lunch and went around to each of the classrooms to meet the student body. She introduced herself, told everyone she was running for president, and asked all the kids what they felt the issues at GWA were. After she gathered all the information, she created (all on her own) a skit to perform at the election assembly. She got a friend to participate in the skit and even asked one of her teachers and me to join in the fun. The skit was all about the school issues and after each issue was addressed, Isabel would turn to the student body and state: "If I were president I would..." The students cheered for her and her solutions to all the problems they had shared with her.

Although I realized that most of her statements were most likely "empty promises", I was proud of her for making such an effort to familiarize herself with the desires of the student body. I was also proud of her for running the entire campaign on her own. She truly showed that she has the ability to work hard, love and care for students of all ages and listen to their concerns. She also showed that she would be a great representative for the student body.

After the election assembly, Isabel had mixed feelings. She was running against two of her dear friends and she realized that regardless of the results, the outcome would be bitter-sweet. She wanted to win, but she didn't want her friends to lose. She was afraid that if she won they would be upset with her. Anticipating the results became quite emotional for this sensitive girl.

James and I escorted her to school the following morning so we could hear the results and be there to support her.

So... any guesses as to the results of this election? Let's just say that next year will be a busy year for Isabel, and James and I are very proud of our little politician.

CONGRATULATIONS ISABEL!