A Classy Presidential Campaign

My name is Lara and I don't want to be president and as such have never run for office of anything.

Glen, however, is a little more ambitious than me.   Not only have I heard it on good authority that Glen's prestigious political resume may have put him on Mitt's short list for VP,  but there aren't too many people who can boast that they're married to someone who's been high school DECA president, vice president of his high school's FBLA chapter(future business leaders of America), AND a VP of a college accounting honor society.  

With Glen setting such a high standard with his political prowess, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that a couple of our kids have also harbored political ambitions from a young age.   Cami ran for student council VP a few years ago, but alas did not win.  Then a year later she ran a successful bid for SCA president, during which we called her "Madame President".

Then a couple of weeks ago Emma decided that she too would like to try for a run at SCA president.  She filled out all the paperwork and was thrilled when she found out that she'd made it through the teacher chosen preliminary round and would officially be on the ballot. 

In preparation for her campaign, she enthusiastically read and reread the blogposts about Cami's campaign, then went to work designing her poster:

and writing and memorizing her speech which she beautifully presented this morning: 

Four score and seven days ago I had a dream that I, Emma, would ask not what our school  could do for me, but what I could do for our school.   To be?  Or not to be?  I am Emma and I would like to be your SCA president next year. I will start off by telling you a little bit about me. I like to read, write, look up quotes, run, and swim. I would make a good president, because I am kind to everyone, I try and do my best in everything I do, and I have good leadership skills. I work well with others, so that will make me a good representative to work with teachers and students of all ages.

I have some ideas for fun new spirit days for next school year and I will always be open to any suggestions you have. Voting for Emma Goold will be one small step for you and one giant step for our school!   May the force be with you and GO FOR THE GOLD WITH GOOLD!

She was running against a good friend, a fact which at first worried us.  But after she told us about the deal they made that each of them would vote for the other, our worries were laid to rest.  

She did not end up winning the election, but she showed great class in her loss and was genuinely happy for her friend that won.  We couldn't be prouder of the enthusiasm, hard work, and positive attitude she displayed.   

       Way to go Emma! 

PS  Let it be known that Emma is an avid reader of this blog and frequently checks for comments whenever she is the subject of a post. hint, hint.   :)