 Left to Right: Mike Bittenbender a student, Rob Kieslowsky head of student government, Gret Glyer the treasurer, Douglas Colby student president |
| The previous picture is the classroom in
which the student government took place in the high school. The student
government consisted of a president, vice president, secretary, a
treasurer, and class representatives. Through the creation of this
government at Trinity Christian School, I learned the importance of
voting and voicing my opinions to the government. In November, the high school and middle school would hold governmental elections. Two weeks prior to the elections, the students running for office would campaign for their election. They would pass out candy, hang signs, give out stickers, and hand out flyers. Then, the day before the election was held; the students who were running would give a speech to the student body about what they would do for us and how they would accomplish it. On election day, each student was given a ballot, and they would choose the people that they believed would accomplish the for them. Everyone's vote counted. Sometimes the president was elected only by a difference of 12 or less votes. I learned that my vote is very important, and I need to take advantage of my right to vote. I also learned that it is important to voice my opinions to the government. the student government provided "suggestion boxes" around the school. Students could write any idea,opinions, or problems they had with the school or the government on a piece of paper and slip it into the box. Every time the government met, they would read these "suggestions" and do their best to fix the problem or put the idea into practice. i never used the suggestion box, but I did go to my president and talk with him about ideas for Homecoming. I gave him some suggestions about what songs to use on the playlist for the dance. Many of my ideas were used at the Homecoming dance. I learned that it is important to interact with the government and voice my opinion to them. The student government trained me to become active in politics. It taught me to use my right to vote, and it gave me a better understanding of the United States Government and how it functions. It also taught me to contact my representative with my opinions or ideas about things going on in the world. It helped me become a better citizen. |
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