Election Section 2022: Election Boogaloo
Ben Rachel and The Parker Weekly
“The Parker Weekly” profiled candidates running for a Cabinet office in this election cycle. Every candidate was granted the opportunity for a feature, and we are so excited to showcase a slate full of policy and personality as they appear in platform order. Candidates on “The Weekly” were not given prior access to any of these stories.
President: Jack Kahan
“What I want Student Government to mean is fun, engaging, and a place for real change,” rising senior Jack Kahan said. As seen in his massive posters and catchy slogan, supposed dog owner Jack Kahan is seeking to be Parker’s next president. Kahan wants the student body to be assured that he will bring back engagement and excitement to Student Government. “Student government has great potential,...
President: Sam Graines
“I would be honored to be your Student Body President for the 2022-23 school year,” rising senior Samantha Graines wrote in her 9-page platform. After transcribing every Plenary her sophomore year and leading every Senate her junior year, Graines is ready to be the student body’s president – and she'll tell you standing on a bench. “When I came to Parker as a freshman, I felt th...
President: Mortimer Buckley
Do you want to know why 7-Eleven closed? Or what’s for lunch? Scan the mysterious QR codes posted around the school and be taken to @mgb4prez. “I enjoy Student Government. I enjoy being a leader. I love talking on that stage and helping students being engaged,” rising senior and Student Government presidential candidate Mortimer Buckley said. With previous experience as a CTC head, ...
Senate: Naomi Gross, Arjun Kalra, Sarah Matthews, and Harry Lowitz
“Passion, experience, capability, and caring,” Sarah Mathews said, describing what she thinks her group has to bring. Naomi Gross, Arjun Kalra, Sarah Matthews, and Harry Lowitz believe that their Senate group is the best option for Parker’s student body. They not only have selfie and PhotoShop skills (as seen in their Instagram), but also have student government experience. “We a...
Senate: Saroya Ornelas Pagnucci, Benjamin Kagan, Kyle Feitler Davu Hemphill-Smith
Rising juniors Benjamin Kagan, Saroya Ornelas Pagnucci, Kyle Feitler, Davu Hemphill- Smith are seeking to be Parker’s next Senate Heads. After being in Student government for two years and going to every Senate, the four of them want to be the best Senate group in Parker history. From their “Charlie’s Angel” posters to their ever-present acronym, sbkd4senate is one of two groups runn...
Treasurer: Max Keller
Max Keller comes into the race of Treasurer after being immersed in economics and student government. Keller is the president of Parker’s Investment Club, an Online Editor of “The Weekly,” and a Curriculum Committee Head. Keller believes that he is not only the best qualified for the position, but also thinks he can bring real change to the student body, change-making he’s already practi...
Treasurer: Daniel Silets
“I believe the office of Treasurer has stagnated,” junior and Treasurer candidate Daniel Sielts said. Along with his Rice- Krispies-making skills, Silets comes into the treasurer race with experience as a committee head and a dedicated student. “I really want to bring a lot of change to the position. But I also like continuing the traditions that I and the student body love.” S...
Treasurer: Gray Joseph
Dual-sport athlete, Senate Head, and rising senior Gray Joseph is seeking to become Parker’s next treasurer, soundtracking his candidacy with Bank Account by 21 Savage and Money by Cardi B at Democrafest. After being at Parker for 13 years, Gray wants to spend his final year as treasurer. “A lot of work being involved in Student Government has led me to this point,” Gray Joseph sa...
DCA: Rania Jones
Post democrafest, sweaters and blue jeans were decorated with Scout-ified blue stickers reading “RJ for DCA.” The crown icon above the slogan belongs to queen Rania Jones, who printed out 300 stickers despite running unopposed as the Director of Committee Affairs. Jones has been a Cabinet member as a Senate head and a committee head of Performing Arts and Students Against Destructiv...
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