Student Council Elections of 2013

Photos by Sierra Concha '13. Copyright Red Cloud Indian School.

Student Council Elections of 2013

By Sierra Concha '13

It’s that time of year again.

Posters have been filling up the hallway this week, especially in the freshmen halls. The freshmen have been showing the most interest so far in the upcoming election. There are currently eight students running for representatives: Bella New Holy, Koty Janis, Bobby Pourier, Brooke Ghost Bear, Davian Stands, Trista Merrival and Marley Kelly. With only a week to campaign, the freshmen have done an excellent job with competing. One freshman, Brooke Ghost Bear has mastered the art of providing incentives to her fellow classmates. This morning she had 20 breakfast burritos that she gave to students without any charge, and there are many cupcakes and cookies she will be giving to freshmen at lunch.

The sophomore class currently has three students running for junior representatives next year: Shania Janis, Carlee Janis and Josh Twiss. The campaigning and posters are scarce this year amongst the sophomores. The juniors running for senior class representatives are Kylie I’atala, Isaiah Eagleman, Christi Sioux Bob, Cece Two Lance, Jaycherie Little, Carrie Beard and Savannah Jensen.

The hardest position in Student Council is Executive Board. These students are in charge of the entire student body and events that involve all classes. The Executive Board organized a debate this past school year between the two candidates running for Tribal President, and presented the Tribal Office with difficult questions about the conditions of our reservation. So far only three students have embraced this challenge for next year: Myriam Rama, Brennon Merdock and Santianna Yellow Horse.

This is the last day for any sort of campaigning, so students have been very active in attempting to gain as many votes as possible. Elections will be held on Monday, April 29th during lunch in the commons.