A Pangaro Presidency
2016 - 2018
In 2016, I launched my journey in student leadership, running for Class President with a vision to unite my peers, amplify student voices, and elevate our class through smarter initiatives. After a decisive victory, I delivered on my promises—strengthening unity, revolutionizing fundraising, and establishing a direct line between students and administration. Reelected for a second term, I became a trusted advocate, boldly addressing key issues and engaging with school leadership to drive change. My defining moment came when I stood up for students’ rights after a controversial incident, earning recognition in major publications and leaving a lasting legacy of progress and unity.
A PRESIDENTAL JOURNEY
The Story of a Pangaro Presidency
My involvement in student politics and activism commenced in 2016 when I candidacy for the position of Class President. My campaign platform emphasized the implementation of effective fundraising strategies, fostering class unity, and ensuring that the student body’s voices were adequately represented. I faced opposition from three other candidates. After a two-week campaign period during which I delivered a well-received speech that significantly enhanced my popularity among my classmates, I emerged victorious in the election, becoming the president-elect of my class.
As Class President, I guided my leadership based on the principles and commitments I outlined during my campaign. I introduced innovative fundraising strategies that enhanced our class’s financial resources. Additionally, I fostered class unity through collaborative initiatives that emphasized communication and strength. I actively engaged with school administration by regularly meeting with key personnel. Furthermore, I facilitated monthly student focus groups to address their concerns, challenges, and inquiries. Notably, I became the first class president to engage in a one-on-one meeting with the Superintendent of Randolph Schools. My accomplishments during my inaugural term garnered overwhelming support from my peers, leading to my reelection for a second term.
During my tenure as president, I successfully built upon and expanded upon the achievements of my first term. I actively engaged in public speaking engagements, addressing monthly Board of Education meetings on pertinent topics that I had previously discussed with administrators. Additionally, I addressed current events such as the Teacher’s Union’s no-confidence vote against the superintendent, alterations to the school’s music program schedule, and our support for teachers facing responsibility and position changes. The majority of my remarks were subsequently published in various publications.
As President, I leveraged my public speaking and interpersonal abilities to address pertinent issues impacting students. These included women’s health, communication between administrators and students, handicap accessibility, mental health, Wi-Fi accessibility, and student parking. I garnered over 100 student signatures expressing concerns regarding women’s health. I engaged with individuals affected by the school’s limited handicap accessibility and explored potential solutions. I collaborated with the school therapist to enhance mental health support and coordinated efforts with the administration. I conducted a survey of 90 students regarding their apprehensions about the upcoming year’s parking challenges, revealing that 98% expressed concerns. Through these initiatives, I amplified the student body’s voices and championed their well-being.
One of the most significant actions of my presidency was the Randolph Board of Education’s decision to administer alcohol testing to students following the discovery of an open beer can in the student section during a football game. As a leader of the student body and one of the individuals required to undergo testing, I issued a public statement on the matter and was subsequently quoted in numerous publications, including Vice.
My presidency, which encompassed leadership of the student body, ensuring the dissemination of current school events to teachers, staff, and the community, advocating for unity, and promoting peace through strength, has been recognized as one of the most pivotal moments in the history of Randolph High School. From my campaign slogan to the actions we took, my presidency contributed to the improvement of Randolph High School for everyone.