Meet the 20-21 Candidates for Student Council and Class Office
The Devils’ Advocate reached out to all running for Student Council and class office prior to the election. The staff created a few questions that we believe would help the student body get a better sense of each candidate and their values before voting begins. Candidates are organized in the following manner: By Student Council candidates, then by class (seniors to freshmen), and then by office they are running for. Within each sub-group, candidates are featured alphabetically by last name.
David Humphries Jr. and Jeff Berger
Mia Bullaro for Student Council President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I would say the most pressing issue this school year for HHS students is staying motivated and on top of school work, while also learning mostly at home. The pandemic has made it really difficult for students and teachers to create an atmosphere that encourages learning and keeps a sense of community within our schoo...
Anna Peretti for Student Council Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue for HHS students this year is how to maximize the “high school experience” with the restrictions regarding the coronavirus pandemic. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe clas...
Olivia Catania for Student Council Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion the most pressing issue for HHS students this year would be the lack of student based activities. These activities included Friday night football games, hallway decorating and homecoming. This is the most pressing issue at the moment because it is something everyone looks forward to every year. Seniors wo...
Elizabeth Cheseboro for Student Council Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? One of the most pressing issues for HHS students by far this year is balancing in-person and virtual classes. As we all know, students are separated into three different cohorts. Each day in our weekly plan is drastically different than the other. This makes it easy to become disorganized and overwhelmed. Another difficul...
Hailee Jones for Student Council Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year is that we can't socialize. Not only that but we can't do anything we used to. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe class officers have in making it a successful o...
Sofia Purvis for Student Council Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? This year's most pressing issue for the high school students today would be their mental health throughout this unprecedented time, and the social factor. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe class officers have in m...
Sarah Mento for Student Council Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for students at HHS this year is maintaining a sense of normalcy. Obviously this year looks different but we have to try our best to keep the school spirit up. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you bel...
Luca Berenato for Senior Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue for HHS students this year is getting good grades and maintaining their GPA, while staying organized and up to date with their schoolwork. Another big issue is not having control over our circumstances. Due to Covid-19, we aren’t allowed to have school dances, go to football g...
Madilyn Mortelliti for Senior Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is keeping school interesting! This year, more than ever, it is important to come up with new activities to replace the normal pep rallies, school trips, and sports games that students normally attend. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sop...
Ryan Craig for Senior Class Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I feel like the most pressing issue right now for students is trying to stay healthy and on top of all their school work. Without being in and out of the school, it is definitely harder for students to absorb the material being taught and stay focused and on top of their work. What is important about this yea...
Yashvi Patel for Senior Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue at HHS this year would be getting back to a sense of normalcy during this global pandemic. As much as I, and many others would love to have a normal school year, it is very important that the student body complies with the Covid guidelines. This does not mean that we can't have a good Seni...
Grace Shively for Senior Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is covid. Many of our senior year events will be altered due to the current circumstances. However, I know we will still make this the best year yet. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what r...
Olivia Strigh for Senior Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? One of the most pressing issues for high school students right now is the fear of uncertainty. For every student right now the future is very unpredictable. Covid has placed many restrictions on fun school activities. It feels like there is nothing to look forward to. During this time we would be preparing for ho...
Mia Mars for Senior Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for highschool students this year is living up to social and educational expectations. Many kids see high and unrealistic expectations of what they should be doing through social media. The lack of living up to these expectations can cause kids to feel they are not good enough, pushing them off...
Lily Miller for Senior Class Treasurer
Isabella Rivera for Senior Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is making sure that all of the students get the proper education even with the current conditions. Also, this year is definitely stressful. With only 2 days in school, the time has to be used to the fullest and it can be difficult teaching yourself certain topics. ...
Selina Yang for Senior Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issues for HHS students this year would be the COVID pandemic affecting every student's learning experience, participation in school events, and their extracurricular lives. College Applications along with school itself is stressful already, and the pandemic only makes it emotion...
Glyza Canovas for Junior Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? Due to this year’s unforeseen circumstances, there was obviously a huge shift in operations at HHS. Although remote learning is best for the health and safety of everyone in our school, along with it comes limited peer interaction and limited student-teacher interaction. In stressful times like these, it become...
Elyse Ryan for Junior Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? As we all know, this school year is different from any other. Although Hammonton High School has many strengths, I don’t think that anything could have prepared students and faculty for their world to completely turn upside down. Wearing masks and following Covid-19 safety guidelines is crucial to the reopening...
John Andaloro for Junior Class Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue HHS students face this school year is time management. I believe this issue can be resolved by giving students a planner book to balance their work. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you bel...
Ava Rodio for Junior Class Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I believe the most pressing issue for Hammonton High School students this year is making it the most memorable as possible given the circumstances. Although Covid-19 guidelines are strict, it is still possible to be high-spirited and have a wonderful year. By planning safe and fun events, we will all have a year ...
Nicole Damico for Junior Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I think one of the most pressing issues at HHS is the involvement of our student body. We usually have a good amount of students with school spirit, but it's usually the same kids. Many kids don't get involved in the school which I believe is a problem because getting involved gives kids a chance to destress from...
Carli Caldwell for Junior Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue for HHS students this year is getting through the year in this unprecedented time. It is going to be hard-- I know everyone will lose focus and motivation but we have to stick together to make it through. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore...
Sava Evangelista for Junior Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is the abnormality caused by COVID. Students may feel less interested in learning, participating in class, or even showing up. The inability to talk to your friends also puts a damper on students’ motivation. The inconvenient teaching methods may prevent students...
Danielle Drialo for Sophomore Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is the loss of student-to-student interaction. Simple things, like checking over each other's answers and lab partners, are key components to student growth and social expansion. The ability to work swiftly with another person is necessary in life. What is important about this ...
Tiffany Paretti for Sophomore Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue that students face this year is that they cannot fully participate as they normally would in sports and extracurricular activities offered by the school. These activities have been severely hindered by the Coronavirus. Students are also being denied the full high school experience they have had in...
Brianna Gazzara for Sophomore Class Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue for HHS students this year is not being able to associate with each other as usual. For example, sitting with all friends at a lunch table, school dances, football games, and pep rallies. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year...
Kaylie Ranere for Sophomore Class Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? This year a big issue is going to be staying on track in school and keeping school spirit high. Without Friday night student sections or hall decorating, just to name a few, school may be seen as not as fun and school spirit may drop. It is important for the officers and other students to work together to make this yea...
Maria Berenato for Sophomore Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The biggest issue students will be facing this year is no doubt, COVID-19. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe class officers have in making it a successful one? The sophomore future class officers will try their bes...
Jenna Thibault for Sophomore Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I believe the most pressing issues for HHS students this year is adjusting to the new COVID guidelines. With COVID19 the school has put many restrictions on multiple different things to ensure the safety of our students and faculty members. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, ju...
Makenna DeSilvio for Sophomore Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I believe that the most pressing issue for students this year is managing online school and in-person school. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe class officers have in making it a successful one? Sophomore year is ...
Emma Peretti for Sophomore Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue this year for HHS students is not being able to be around all of their friends throughout the school day. It’s your friends that put you in good spirits, so without them it can be hard to try to get through the day. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore...
Riley Ruberton for Sophomore Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue that students will face this year is keeping up their school spirit. Not going to school everyday, not having dances, and not being able to attend sporting events make it difficult to be excited for school. Staying motivated during online school will also be something new and challeng...
Michael Ryan for Freshman Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? There are many important things I would be able to do as class president. In my opinion the most pressing thing for Hammonton High School students is that Covid-19 is affecting the way we can interact with others. As president I know I would be able to change that whether interacting on zoom meetings or in person tak...
Abby Gorblirsch for Freshman Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? A problem that HHS students are going to face this year is still being able to make those memorable high school milestones while social distancing and being split up into Cohorts. Beginning a new school isn’t easy, and limiting interactions will make that even more difficult. What is important about this yea...
Natalie Ortiz for Freshman Class President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion the most pressing issue for the students at HHS this year is how to deal with the ongoing pandemic. Emotionally, mentally and physically everyone is struggling. And as much as we are trying to be somewhat “normal” the fact of the matter is - we are not. We cannot live in fear of what is going on but ...
Angelina Cortellessa for Freshman Vice President
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing challenges an HHS student will face this year is adjusting to the new virtual work load. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe class officers have in making it a successful one? What is importan...
Angelina Catania for Freshman Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? I believe the most pressing issue for HHS students this year is online schooling. This is because students are not learning to their full capability when they are home doing schoolwork or even learning lessons. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year...
Julianna Ruhf for Freshman Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, some of the issues that HHS students are facing this year are not being able to see all of their friends and having trouble with schoolwork while working from home. What is important about this year/grade (i.e. freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, senior year), and what role do you believe...
Lawrence Baylock for Freshman Class Secretary
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, the most pressing issue for HHS students this year, is getting in contact with their teachers. Since Covid has made us go remote for most days, students need to get in contact with their teachers sooner. When we contact our teachers from home they don't reply till hours later and a small amount of time t...
Gianna Johnson for Freshman Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? The most pressing issue that the HHS students are facing this year is not being able to go to social events. These could include football games, homecoming, other sports events, pep rallies, and so much more. This is especially difficult for the incoming freshman because they were looking forward to things like thes...
Sophia Pullia for Freshman Class Treasurer
In your opinion, what is/are the most pressing issue(s) for HHS students this year? In my opinion, this year's biggest challenge is the unexpected virus, Covid-19. It's very hard to stay social with friends and classmates with the distancing and mask guidelines. The masks are the biggest challenge for me personally because it's hard to understand people speaking, see facial expressions, and it's a burde...
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