2017 Election Pamphlet: ASB and Panther Pride

ASB and Panther Pride Election Presentation High School 2017

A Message from ASB: Hello, Panthers!

Thank you for taking parr in today’s election and for letting us lead you this past school year. We had a lot of fun and we appreciate all of your feedback and support for the events we designed for you. We hope we’ve made Presentation a better place during our term.

Your vote and participation today is incredibly important, as it decides who will lead you next year and represent your interests.

Good luck to all of the candidates and thank you for your attention and participation in our democratic process.

Sincerely, Your 2016-17 ASB Officers

Voting Guidelines Voting • Students will receive an email to vote.

• Vote for five ASB candidates and five Panther Pride candidates.

Leadership Academy Status • Probationary members have attended fewer than five workshops • Bronze level members have attended 5-9 workshops • Silver level members have attended all 10 workshops • Gold level members have completed all workshops and a Capstone project Panther Pride Status • Attend all meetings; attend two games/sports that aren’t spirit-point games • Join a sub-committee; meet a fundraising quota • Attend two A-Day Smackdowns per semester • Members may have two unexcused absences and one excused absence from all Panther Pride events including, but not limited to games, meetings and A-Day Smackdowns , before being contacted by a moderator.

• White level members meet requirements.

• Silver level members exceed game requirements for two seasons.

• Gold level members exceed three requirements and participate in a Panther Pride community service activity.

ASB Candidate #1: Anna Piskun Grade: 11 | Leadership Academy Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Class Level Officer: Freshman and Sophomore Years ASB Co-President: Junior Year PHS Involvement Speech and Debate: Freshman and Sophomore Years Peer Tutor: Freshman and Sophomore Years CSF/Mu Alpha Theta/Science National Honors Society: Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Years Leadership Academy: Father-Daughter Dance Committee Community Service Santa Maria Urban Ministry Volunteer Good Samaritan Hospital Weekly Volunteer Sacred Heart Wake Up with Service: 2014, 2015 and 2016 Additional Comments “I absolutely love Presentation High School and want to do my very best to make the four years we spend here amazing! Being on ASB this year has been one of the most rewarding and fun experiences of my life, and I would love to bring my enthusiasm, determination and creativity to ASB next year.�

ASB Candidate #2: Kaitlin Badagliacco Grade: 11 | Leadership Academy Status: Bronze PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Freshman Year Class Level officer: Sophomore and Junior Years PHS Involvement Mass Hysteria, SPA, PAC, ITS, CSF Mu Alpha Theta Leadership Academy Workshops Father-Daughter Dance Committee: 2015, 2017 Guys and Dolls (2014, Bring It On (2016), A Chorus Line (2016), Footloose (2017) Community Service Sacred Heart Community Service Homework Club Volunteer Wake Up with Service National Charity League: Project Linus, Lifemoves, JW House Volunteer Additional Comments “Being on ASB has been a dream of mine since seeing how enthusiastic and spirited the ASB officers were at Freshman Orientation. I would love to be one of your ASB officers because of my love of the Presentation community. I want to represent the students and put their ideas and opinions into action to make Presentation the best it could possibly be. It would be an honor to be an ASB president!�

ASB Candidate #3: Claire Edson Grade: 10 PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Sophomore Year Basketball Team Captain: Freshman Year JV Softball Captain: Sophomore Year PHS Involvement PAC, Panther Pride (Freshman and Sophomore Years) Golf, Basketball and Softball Team Member (Sophomore Year) Community Service Wake Up with Service National Charity League Additional Comments “Being on ASB would mean the world to me since I’ve practically grown up here. I would be an asset to ASB because I am energetic and spirited. I’m also responsible, organized and I have many fun ideas. It would be an honor to positively contribute to the school by being a voice for the students.”

ASB Candidate #4: Briana Gallo Grade: 10 | Leadership Academy Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Class Level Officer: Freshman Year Class Level Officer: Sophomore Year PHS Involvement Track and Field: 9th and 10th Grade Cooking Club: 9th and 10th Grade PAC: 9th and 10th Grade Mu Alpha Theta and Peer Tutoring: 10th Grade Community Service Wake Up with Service Rebuilding Together Additional Comments “I am the unmasked Pascal and willing to go the extra mile for our school!”

ASB Candidate #5: Lily Chuck Grade: 11 | Leadership Academy Status: Gold PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Sophomore Year Class Level Officer: Junior Year PAC Small Group Leader Big Sister PHS Involvement PAC, Community Involvement, Leadership Academy, Peer Ministry CSF Black and White Committee Leadership Academy Community Service LifeMoves Innvision Martha’s Kitchen Wake Up with Service Additional Comments “Presentation would not be complete without the enthusiasm and brilliance of our accomplished student body! As ASB president, I would use my diverse leadership experience to provide the fun, out-of-the-box and rewarding events that each student deserves. I appreciate the opportunity to be your president!”

ASB Candidate #6: Maria Fuqua Grade: 10 PHS Leadership Positions: Class Level Officer: Freshman Year Class Level Officer: Sophomore Year JV Softball Team Captain: 2017 PHS Involvement Student Council, PAC, Community Involvement, SEAS, TOPS, CSF Soccer and Basketball Community Service Our City Forest: Sophomore Day of Service Wake Up with Service Additional Comments “I want to redefine the role of an ASB officer. I will work hard to make sure all students’ voices are heard. I’m a dynamic leader with a strong work ethic. I’ll bring my positivity and strong communication and organization skills to ensure the 2017-18 school year is the best it can be!”

ASB Candidate #7: Jessica Davied Grade: 10 PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Freshman Year Class Level Officer: Sophomore Year CI Small Group Leader Frosh Retreat Leader PHS Involvement Cross Country, Soccer, Softball CI, PAC, CSF, Mu Alpha Theta Peer Ministry, Student Council SEAS, TOPS Community Service Sacred Heart Community Service Our City Forest Wake Up with Service Additional Comments “I’m so proud to be a Panther and I want to share my love of Pres and leadership with the student body by being part of ASB. I am responsible, optimistic, determined and committed. I hope to be a role model for our school and inspire others just as I’ve been inspired by past ASB officers.”

ASB Candidate #8: Gabriela Nguyen Grade: 10 | Leadership Academy Status: Gold PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Freshman Year Class Level Officer: Sophomore Year CI Small Group Leader PHS Involvement Track and Field, Basketball Creative Writing Club, Community Involvement Leadership Academy, Peer Tutor Community Service Teaching English at a Small School in Vietnam (During the Summer) Making Sandwiches Monthly for the Homeless with Church Additional Comments “I believe that I would be the best candidate for ASB because I am quite anal about being organized and will always make ASB the priority in my extra-curriculars. I have been on Student Council my freshman and sophomore years and I truly believe that the skills I have learned during this time will make me the most organized and determined candidate.�

ASB Candidate #9: Abby Steffens Grade: 11 | Leadership Academy Status: Bronze PHS Leadership Positions: Class Level Officer: Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Years PHS Involvement Student Council Theater, International Thespian Society PAC, Community Involvement, NAHS, Speech and Debate CSF, SEAS Community Service Sunday Friends Our Lady of Fatima Villa Ro Khanna Campaign for Congress Additional Comments “I would love to lead the school as an ASB officer because I love Pres and our community. I have been a leader here for three years and feel ready to step up my game. I will always put my best effort into ASB because I am responsible and determined. I may be a bit nutty, but there’s nuttin’ wrong with choosing me.”

ASB Candidate #10: Edith Gonzalez Grade: 11 | Leadership Academy Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Freshman, Junior Years Class Officer: Sophomore Year CI Small Group Leader Track Sprints Captain WICS Officer PAC Small Group Leader Big Sister PHS Involvement Soccer, Track PAC, Community Involvement, WICS, Peer Ministry Community Service Sacred Heart Afterschool Tutoring (Bi-Monthly) Immersion trip to Los Angeles: Santa Monica Women’s Shelter, Midnight Mission, Presentation Center Additional Comments “Ever since my freshman year, I have always looked up to ASB for its strong leadership skills and immense enthusiasm for Presentation. It was at that moment (as a wide-eyed and lost freshman) that I knew I wanted to be part of student council. Now as a junior, it is my dream to be elected as one of your five ASB officers to ensure your voices and opinions are heard.”

Panther Pride Candidate #1: Cassie Caron Grade: 11 | Panther Pride Member PHS Leadership Positions: Softball Team Captain: Sophomore and Junior Year PHS Involvement PAC, Peer Ministry, Panther Pride SEAS, PAWS Field Hockey, Softball, Soccer Community Service Santa Maria Urban Ministry (tutoring) Town Cats Adoption Center (cleaning and prep) Basketball Coach

Panther Pride Candidate #2: Madeline Luscher Grade: 10 : Panther Pride Member Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Cooking Club Officer PHS Involvement Cross Country, Basketball, Softball Panther Pride Club Member Cooking Club Officer PAC Club Member Community Service Sacred Heart

Panther Pride Candidate #3: Alex Lum Grade: 10

PHS Leadership Positions: I have not held any offices but I have been actively involved in clubs.

PHS Involvement Frosh/Soph Basketball PAC Dance I and II, Dance Exhibitions Panther Pride Club Member, Panthers Exploring Medicine Club Member CPR Certified Dunk 4 Nuns Community Service The Light House Project Eucharistic Minister The Blossom Care Center Additional Comments: “I would like to be on Panther Pride because I want to share my spirit with the entire school. I am a hard worker with great leadership qualities and I am very devoted to Presentation. I have been to lots of sports games and I realized I love watching them all. This made me want to run for Panther Pride. With that, I want to share my creative ideas with the entire school. I want to have the people in Panther Pride to also have a voice. I want them to share their ideas so Panther Pride can be even better! I really hope you pick me because I have so much to offer Panther Pride!�

Panther Pride Candidate #4: Audrey Mullen Grade: 10 | Leadership Academy Status: Probationary Panther Pride Member Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Homeroom Representative: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Years PHS Involvement PAC, CSF, WICS, SPA, Panther Pride, Mu Alpha Theta, Peer Tutoring Big Sister Water Polo, Swim Community Service Martha’s Kitchen Teen Tech SF Social Media and Co-Marketing Chair Additional Comments: “I. Love. This. School. These past three years at Pres have been incredible and I truly cannot hide my Panther pride. Through my leadership positions at Presentation, I have gained an inside perspective on how to plan, organize and follow through with major events. My leadership experience paired with my determination and enthusiasm is what makes me a great candidate for Panther Pride.”

Panther Pride Candidate #5: 5 Kaley Grau Grade: 10 | Panther Pride Member Status: Silver PHS Leadership Positions: Baskerball Team Captain PHS Involvement Field Hockey, Softball, Basketball PAC, Panther Pride Community Service Volunteer with Children with Learning Disabilities Additional Comments: “I would be a great Panther Pride officer because of my spirit and hard work. When I go to games, my favorite part is being able to cheer on my fellow Panthers as loud as possible. The time and effort I would put into making games and other activities as spirited as possible is what makes me one of the best candidates running for Panther Pride officer. Go Panthers!�

Panther Pride Candidate #6: 5 kaitlin rooney Grade: 11 | Panther Pride Member Status: White PHS Leadership Positions: Volleyball Co-Captain Club Swim Team Captain PHS Involvement Community Involvement Volleyball, Swimming, Water Polo Community Service Our Lady of Fatima Villa

Panther Pride Candidate #7: 5 gabriella mota Grade: 11 PHS Leadership Positions: Mag Drive Representative: Freshman, Sophomore Years Mission Drive Representative: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Years JV Soccer Captain: Sophomore Year PHS Involvement Soccer PAC, Healthy Habits, NAHS, Panther Pride, Community Involvement Peer Tutoring Community Service Sacred Heart Homework Club Additional Comments “I think I’d be a great officer because I’m a loud, loud Pres Panther. It would be my honor to spend my senior year making Pres a little bit rowdier. Through being captain of the JV soccer team and leading my homerooms through various drives, I have experienced my fair share of leadership roles at Presentation. You can find me at every rally and every game cheering on my fellow Panthers at the top of my lungs. I’d love to make a bigger impact at Pres by leading our Panthers through the 2017-18 school year with spirit and pride.”