By Dylan Fair
Staff Writer
Taylor beat out fellow junior Alec Weaver. He will be responsible for overseeing other government activities, ranging from pep rallies to prom. In addition, the president runs Student Government meetings where the organization plans school events.
“The main aspect of Mira Costa I would like to improve is our lack of school spirit,” Taylor said. “I would like to see more student attendance at sporting events, homecoming and after-game dances. Costa students should want to support their school.”
Taylor served as Student Government treasurer during the current school year and as sophomore vice president in 2009-10.
In addition to the presidential election, students elected junior Mackenzie Austin as student body vice president, sophomore Dillon Shambaugh as treasurer and junior Victoria Torres as secretary.
“I’m very excited for the Student Government class next year; I feel everyone elected has great work ethic and really loves what they do,” current Student body president Iktae Park said. “I have great confidence the organization will be great next year and make the school year extremely memorable for all students involved.”
Class officer positions, president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer were also determined for incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Juniors Trent Fujii and Michael Diaz were elected as president and vice president of the incoming senior class; sophomores Rachel Humphrey and Paige Olson were elected as president and vice president of the incoming junior class; and freshmen Joe Luck and Kirk Law were elected as president and vice president of the incoming sophomore class.
Junior Kelly Nutten will serve as the secretary/treasurer for next year’s senior class; sophomore Natalie Pratt for the incoming junior class; and freshman Kaela Hornstra for the incoming sophomore class.
“I’m really excited to be a part of Student Government for next year,” Nutten said. “The 2012 school year is going to be great, and I’m looking forward to seeing what we will be able to accomplish for the school next year and for the years to come.”
In addition to the election of class and executive positions, Student Government will now carry out an election for management positions. Officers with these duties are responsible for the actual assembly of school events, such as pep rallies, club days, and spirit week for homecoming. Management positions include commissioners of campus morale, entertainment, elections and athletics.
Elections for these positions will take place next week.
“I am highly looking forward to working with Travis and the rest of Student Government,” Principal Ben Dale said. “Iktae’s shoes are extremely hard to fill, but I believe Travis’ role as the snitch on Mustang Morning News put him over the top. It’s always really exciting to start with a brand new slate, but leadership and team building will translate to a great year for Student Government.”
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