Following their introductions, potential candidates read their often humorous and emotional speeches aloud to the audience of students and teachers. That day’s assembly, held to allow students to choose between and get to know their future officers, b egan with short speeches by J. Both running against formidable competition, Meghan Smart and Matt Klammer ultimately garnered the votes to ensure their victories, Smart for the role of historian and Klammer for the role of treasurer. As a result, Joe Maccarone, runnin g unopposed, was elected p resident, Brogan Collins, running unopposed as well, was elected vice-p resi dent, and Sophie Maccarone, also running unopposed, was elected s ecretary. While all candidates running were undoubtedly qualified, students voted for those they felt would best fit the position s available. The annual elections, held on April 19 this year, ultimately ended with the election of five promising future officers for the 2016-2017 school year. To make this possible, its officers must have the necessary qualities to ensure the success of such a group. A s future student body president Joe Maccarone stated, t he role of student council is “to facilitate a positive school environment ”.

Without it, many highly anticipated events, such as Spirit Week, would not occur. Every year, countless popular events and initiatives are run by the Student C ouncil. Haddonfield Memorial’ s Student C ouncil, known by many for its enterprising efforts to bring more fun into the liv es of all students at HMHS, is an integral part of the high school.

Izzy Miller, Arts and Leisure/Op-Ed Editor

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