Essays Class of 2025

Class Officer is a very important role in the DHHS community. I am a good candidate for this role because I value collective decision-making and teamwork to accomplish a common goal; two essential characteristics of a Class Officer. My goal in decision-making is to include others' opinions and then come to a conclusion that benefits my peers. This can be seen in my everyday life as a student at Daniel Hand, including on many sports teams, and clubs, and in classes throughout the school day. In conclusion, I would make a great Class Officer because I commonly practice two of the necessary traits of a Class Officer, teamwork and collective decision-making.

After serving as a class officer for the past two years, I have a great understanding of what needs to be done in the next two years in order for our class to have very memorable events. Throughout this year I have taken on many responsibilities in order to benefit our class, and make progress in fundraising and planning future events. I hope to continue this progress that I have made along with my fellow class officers and our class advisors in our junior year. We have a lot to look forward to in the coming years and as your advisor, I will make sure to listen to the requests of all class members and make these events very memorable. I have enjoyed working alongside my fellow officers for the past two years, and am proud of the progress we have made and hope to continue this into our junior year.

As a current Class Officer ad hoc, I understand the position entails responsibility and collaboration. In my personal experiences, I have been on sports teams, particularly baseball, where I have earned the opportunity to become a leader, while I have also had the privilege of witnessing amazing guidance from other teammates. I have learned that there are times when you need to focus on the individual, and there are other times when you need to address the needs of the group as a whole. Through other activities, such as Peer Advocates, I have developed skills to assist others who are experiencing challenging times. Through my growing commitment to the Culinary Arts, I appreciate meticulous details and realize how one minor change can affect the end result. Leadership begins with listening, and it would be an honor to represent the Class of 2025 next year as a Class Officer.

As a Junior at Daniel Hand, I would like to continue my position as a class officer for a third year. Through serving in this capacity, I have thoroughly enjoyed representing the students in my class as well as those in the rest of the school. Those who know me know that I am a hard worker in the classroom and in sports, and I aspire to continue to apply this quality to my role as a class officer. I love being a part of the bigger picture at our school and working behind the scenes to help create true positive change. Junior year is a notoriously difficult year for high school students, as many pack their schedules to the brim with rigorous classes and extracurriculars. As an officer, I will work hard to ensure that stress levels are limited as much as possible to make our Junior year an enjoyable and manageable one.

Reelect me, Aedan Virgulto, as your class officer. I have been an officer for the past two years and know how to fundraise for our class. I promise to be your voice in class meetings. I encourage you to talk to me and tell me your concerns. As a class, we wish to have fun activities that we will remember for decades. Our senior year we want low prom ticket prices and many fun activities. I will work hard on your behalf to raise funds for these activities. I bring both knowledge and experience with me as I am a Boy Scout and have been a part of countless school projects. I work well with other people as I am a good listener. I believe it is important to hear everyone. It is for these reasons that I hope you will allow me to represent you as a class officer.