Freshman Class President

Elizabeth Garriott

Candidate Video

Question and Answer

Question #1: What are two initiatives you will work on as a Class Officer next year if you are elected?

Two initiatives I will work on as class officer next year, are improving students voices and making students feel more included and involved. I will do this by having a drop box next to the office that students can put ideas and suggestions to improve school throughout the day. I will also make sure instructions on the cottonwood page are easy to access and understandable so that students will be able to participate in activities and are able to show up for their fellow cottonwood colts.

Question #2: What does it mean to you to be a Colt?

Being a colt to me, means to be being to respectful to others, being responsible in everything I do, helping out others in class, showing schools spirit, being kind to others, and being motivated to make the school a better place. 

Question #3: What is one way you would develop activities to make everyone at Cottonwood feel welcome and included?

Some ways I would develop activities to make everyone feel welcome and included is, I would create and plan an icebreaker activity for the begining of the year were freshman and new students can get togeather and meet new people.  Throghout the year, class officers can also host mixed group events were people get assigned a group and go out and do some service for the community ( like picking up trash, donating to charity, etc)

Question #4: What advice do you have to stay motivated with attendance and academics throughout the year?

My adivce to stay motivated with attandace and academics throughout the year is to find somthing enjoyable at school ( friends, sports, clubs) so that you can have somthing to look forward to every day and to give you a reason ( other that your future) to show up to school. Another piece of advice is to have a big goal and take small steps to reach that goal and have an organized study and learning environment, so that you don't get or feel overwhelmed. 

Question #5: What are some qualities that make a great leader?

Some qualityes that make a great leader are: resposibility, confidence, respect, having strong communication, listiening, and orgonizing skills, being able to work well with others, having positivity, being inclusive, having motivation, being a hard worker, being inclusive, and much much more.

Question #6: What is a leadership quality you have and how will it help you be a good Class Officer at Cottonwood?

I have many leadership qualities that will help me be a good class officer at cottonwood. One of them is, I am very responsible and hardworking, which means I will finish my work and follow through on plans. 

Question #7: What specific qualifications do you have for your intended position?

Some specific qualifications I have for my intended position is, I am reliable and committed so people can count on me to get things done. I include people and listen to their ideas, and I communicate well with others. I am deticated to improving cottonwood and make it a better place. 

Task

Task: Create a sample team building activity that you would lead during a class officer training day.  Include your plan for leading your grade’s class officers through this activity and how it could help your group work as a team.