Good morning. My name is Andrew Yaksic, and I am your best choice for president of the Student Council. I am here to urge you to vote me into presidential office tomorrow. I know a lot of you want me to stand up here and crack wise for two minutes, but I'd like to address some of the issues involved in tomorrow's election. I would like to begin by applauding this year's Student Council, led by John Trainor, for an outstanding job. He did an exemplary job of leading this school, even when times got extremely tough, and I sincerely hope to follow in his footsteps. The dances were well-attended, our fundraising and charitable drives were executed beautifully, and the year progressed without a hitch, for the most part.

Tomorrow's election is of dire importance to the short-term and long-term well-being of Malden Catholic. We need strong leadership next year. I would submit to you that I am the best qualified candidate to lead the Student Council and the student body. I am currently participating in 14 full-time extracurriculars. I hold leadership positions in 7 of them. I can assure you that I certainly have the time to represent you well. Among the extracurriculars in which I participate is the Student Council. I am a two-year homeroom representative, and I served this past year as co-chair of the Social Committee, which is part of the Executive Board. That means that I have two years of Student Council experience already under my belt. I am also the captain of the Mock Trial team, an editor for the newspaper, and a leader of the Peer Leaders; but enough about me.

Gentlemen, if I am elected, I will hold meetings in the auditorium or Brother Gilbert Center where concerned students can raise their issues with the president himself. This is like a live version of a suggestion box. I will do my best to set up a monthly meeting with the administration, where I will serve as a link between the student body, the Student Council, and the administrators. I would also serve as a link to the Peer Leaders, the Lancers in Action, and the Crystal 99, among other groups. Most importantly, I would be in the field, talking to students and faculty alike.

I would like to remind all of you that the position of Student Council president is not a figurehead. This is a real job with real hard work, and I am the best qualified candidate to perform the job. I am here every weekday until at least 4:30. Sometimes I can even be found here on a Saturday. You should all remember that I will not just be the president of my class, but of the underclassmen. I can assure you that I have the best interests of the underclassmen in mind as well.

Gentlemen, I cannot encourage you enough to make the right choice and vote me into office. My dedication and hard work will lead us into a golden age. Three-time presidential candidate Henry Clay said in desperation after losing his third election, "I would rather be right than president." I submit to you that I can be both.

I apologize if I wasn't funny enough to earn your vote, but I hope my professional demeanor and serious attitude throughout my high school career have shown you that I am devoted to the cause of improving Malden Catholic. I have earned the trust of faculty members and students alike. I can assure you that you can trust me with any task or any request; I have always come through in the past. I have a fun-loving side that there just wasn't enough time to let shine through here. I hope you all make the right choice tomorrow. For the future of our school, put Yak back in the Student Council and vote Andrew Yaksic for president. Thank you.