<p>Actually, I know some sophomores from some of my classes. Not enough that would make much of a difference, however. Yes, there are lot of factors to consider.</p>
<p>Actually there aren't a lot of variables at all. You haven't impacted the school at all.</p>
<p>Sure, the student may not win, though when I was in high school, a relatively new student became president of the senior class. He ran an excellent campaign.</p>
<p>Consequently, there's a chance that the OP may win. </p>
<p>Even if the OP doesn't win, he'd still get to know a lot of people, and probably be invited to participate in activities. For instance, a student whom I currently know transferred to a new school and started going to student government association meetings even though she wasn't an elected officer. The meetings were open to everyone, and she was interested, so she went. By the second month of school, she had gotten the school to start a festival to celebrate some Hispanic holiday that's in Oct. The whole school got involved even though the Hispanic population was very low.</p>
<p>She also attended the countywide meetings that student gov't association presidents had to go to, but that also were open to anyone interested. There, she also instituted some projects.</p>
<p>What's important to realize is that usually most people don't have the guts to run for office or to get involved in student government even if they are interested. Consequently, by bothering to run or go to meetings, you stand out and probably will be a welcome addition. Teachers and administrators also want to encourage students who are willing to be leaders, so the teachers and administrators may nominate those students for various activities (including impressive free ones that are based on nomination), scholarships and even internships and jobs.</p>
<p>There also are students who will vote for who appears to be the best candidate, so if you run a good campaign and include doable, interesting ideas, you may win over a candidate who is running on good looks, popularity or jokes.</p>
<p>This is a situation in which IMO the only way you lose is by not throwing your hat in the ring. Even if you don't win the office, you'll get skills and experience that will help you throughout h.s. and life.</p>
<p>North, You're right about most people not having the guts, but then the People that run will be harsh competition.</p>
<p>True, Masterus, but one can "win" this kind of race even if one doesn't win the office. If the OP throws his hat in the ring now, he actually could position himself to win an office the next year even if he doesn't win one this year. He'd position himself by doing what he could to help whomever is elected. He also could say this as part of his campaign speech: "Even if I'm not elected, i would like to serve on a committee or do whatever I can to support the sophomore class."</p>
<p>If he follows up on this, he also will stand out as someone who really cares and wants to serve, not just decorate his resume. When running for office next year, he also could bring up how he followed through with his promise even if he didn't win the previous year.</p>
<p>Awesome. Thank you everyone, esp. you North. :)
By the way, what kind of campaign ad would one give while running?
"Vote for me if you want to live."</p>
<p>You say you are not all that popular. Well there are far more "not popular" people than there are popular. Your campaign should be aimed towards people like you, who probably dominate the majority of the school. However, they won't vote for you if it is too bland. Use humor, and I definately think you have a shot.</p>
<p>You said Sophmores are running, you can't run......You're a freshman.</p>
<p>read this thread, and you'll have an advantage in the elections
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=192322&highlight=student+council%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=192322&highlight=student+council</a></p>
<p>Anyone who wants to run can run.
Yes, when required I can be quite humorous, given a minute backround in creative writing. :)</p>
<p>Amazing thread! Thank you so much!</p>
<p>Humorous.....you might find yourself humorous ,but other people have other opinions. Expecially people older than you in 10th grade. Humor might make you the laughing stock of the school.</p>
<p>Perhaps - I should take caution of that when time comes around. Thank you. ;)</p>
<p>I highly recocmend the pie one. </p>
<p>Its ok to be the laughing stock of the school as long as you exude the confidence of not give 2 poops about what the rest of the school thinks.</p>
<p>So you want him to be Bush? A good president should be remembered. I plan on doing that for my school :)</p>
<p>Bush will be remembered, and its only high school...</p>
<p>Bush practically influenced our history. He got to choose Supreme Court Justices. Only 1 democrat left.</p>
<p>No the Supreme Court is fair and completely unbiased. John Roberts is a gift from God.</p>
<p>I think you should definetly run! In my school the funny kids always win, even if they aren't popular. Either way once you become a Student Council officer you usually become pretty popular because everyone knows who you are. </p>
<p>BTW Masterus... there isn't that much difference between a sophomore and a freshman... only a year! I am a sophomore and I'd vote for a freshman if I though they would be the best for the school!</p>
<p>~Good Luck~</p>