Junior Class Artist

Malia Osborne

Candidate Video

https://youtu.be/vK_TJbb2pMI 

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'll work on as a Class Officer next year if I'm elected would be promoting cottonwoods visual arts program and working on creating opportunities to inspire creativity across cottonwood. I want to be able to highlight student artwork and make the arts more visible, while also encouraging students, artists or not, to get involved and express themselves. 

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

Being a Colt to me means showing pride in our school, building a strong sense of community, and respecting our school and peers. It's all about getting involved, supporting eachother, and helping create a postive and inclusive enviroment at our school. 

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

One way I could develop activities to make everyone at Cottonwood feel welcome and included is organizing activites that are accessible and appealing to a wide range of students. For instance, I could plan events like interactive art nights, spirit days, or lunchtime activites where everyone can particeapate regardless of experenice or intrest. I hope to build connections and make sure every student feels like they belong. 

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

Some advice I have for staying motivated with attendance and academic throughout the year is how much of an impact decisions on whether or not you work hard in school will affect your future, and how having good grades and attendance boosts your confidence in school and yourself. Overall, I usually tell myself working hard now, will reward myself in the future. 

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

Some qualities I think make a great leader include, integrity, being open-minded, adaptability, self-awareness, etc. A strong leader listens to others, stays open to new ideas, and can adjust when challenges come up. Having these traits not only help make a great leader, but also a great person. 

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

A leadership quality I have that will help me be a good class officer is my ablitiy to listen and understand others. This will help me be a good Class Officer because I can represent different voices and make sure everyone feels heard and included. By beng appoarchable and open to feeback, I can help create events and decisons that reflect what students really want. 

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

I decided to run for the position of artist becuase of my background with art. Ever since I was little, I've been obessed with art in general, I've been taking professional classes since I was eleven, I've been in local art shows, and won awards. Art is something that I'm very passionate about and with the postion of artist I hope that I can spread that passion to others.

Task

Task: Create a sample poster (it can be scaled down) to advertise for a Homecoming Dance with a dance theme of your choosing. This needs to be hand drawn. Provide a photo of your poster. Additionally, create 2 different poster examples that can fit on one page for a Sweethearts Dance that the advisor can print and provide to the rest of Student Government to help them create their advertising poster. These can be hand drawn or digital. The other officers are required to help with making dance advertising posters, but many need to be able to copy your designs.