By Andrew Villagran
Staff Writer
The American way is one of democracy and progress. Presidents and representatives are elected, serve terms, and have goals for the country. Can the previous be emulated within a school environment without it becoming a popularity contest?
By the end of the Student Ambassador Election at Indian Trail High School and Academy, the answer will be clear.
Today students will vote for one of two candidates. On one side is Ashley Emmett, running for the CUE Party, a party with a rich and graceful history spanning about a month. She is a National Honor Society member, a volunteer at the Shalom Center and Safe Harbor Humane Society, and a freshman mentor.
The CUE Party’s biggest gripe is with the lack of cohesiveness within the student body. Their goals are diplomatic and familiar to Indian Trail. Their primary goal is for cooperation, unity, and efficiency between all grades and both schools.
On the other side of the ballot is the Innovation Party, headed by Jeylan Zemaj. Like Emmett, Zemaj is in the Biotechnology Academy and National Honor Society. Zemaj also has leadership experience as the co-captain of the Indian Trail Dance Team and as Senior Class President. The Innovation Party’s goals are more about inhibiting certain behaviors such as discouraging bullying and reducing chaos in the lunchroom. Zemaj also supports longer passing periods. These may seem fundamental, but are a clear indicator of what the party believes needs to change in the world of Indian Trail. The party goes under the phrase, “We’re Trending,” and has not looked back since.
The power is with the people, but will they know how to use it? The next student ambassador will be chosen, but will it be the one everyone wants? The one anyone deserves? Apart from political views, this election is about having fun, and doing your best. Not to mock the mock election, but have fun voting!