fandomhigh | FANDOM HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL DEBATES

Entry tags:

FANDOM HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL DEBATES

Good evening from the Fandom High auditorium. I'm CJ Cregg and I'll be moderating the Student Council debates.

Our Format tonight will be as follows:
Students and teachers alike will ask questions of the candidates. [Please submit your questions to the moderator via the appropriate thread] Each candidate
will respond to the question in turn, and I will call on each for their response.

After each candidate has gone, any one may request a further rebuttal to address
a point made by an opponent, the granting of which is at my discretion. The press will have full access and are also encouraged to
contribute questions.

In the case of no opponent, the same format will
apply, although the rebuttals will be unnecessary for obvious reasons.

For the position of student council president--

_notanumber,

future_visions,

pure_blooddraco

Vice presidential candiates--

cyloninmyhead,

demonbelthazorand

notcalledlizzie

For Secretary--

_gottahavefaith and

lizzy_turner

For Treasurer--

not_an_ex_demon and

lady_jessica_bg

Student Relations--

rory__gilmore, and

wannabelawyer

Academic Affairs,

valentine_tart

And for Security,

threeweapons and

oatmanspatient

I ask that anyone who wishes to be a write in candidate remain in the audience, and feel free to question their opponent...making clear the potential as a candidate. All responses, please be concise. This is a venue to discuss qualifications, not to sling mud. Let's have a nice clean debate. Let's go gang.

((ooc: respond in the appropriate comment thread in order to keep this organized. thank you))

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Academic Affairs debate here

Beka looks very calm. Very polished. She smiles over at Phoebe, and waits for the questions to begin. She's expecting it to be brutal. But she's prepared.

Miss Valentine. What do you see the position of Academic Affairs as being in our unique environment, what are your goals, and how do you plan to acheive those goals?

Beka nods. "Good evening, Professor Cregg." She looks out at the audience and smiles. "Thank you all for being here tonight to hear what we have to say. I think that's very important. Listening to each other, and learning from each other.

"In fact, I'd say that's precisely what the position of Academic Affairs is about. The fluidity of our environment and the vast differences between members of the student body make being a student at Fandom High an extraordinary experience, but one that can be stressful, challenging, and occasionally--when zombies attack, for example--dangerous. The Academic Affairs liaison's role is to facilitate conversations between students and faculty, to represent the interests of all students, and to be a resource for both faculty and students in resolving matters under dispute."

She takes a sip of water.

"I have one primary goal: building trust campus-wide. I believe that any position on the Council begins and ends with trust. All of the candidates are competent to do their duties or they wouldn't be here.

"Building trust isn't a solitary activity. I rely, in part, on the goodwill of my fellow students and my friends in making this happen. However, as an individual I have been and will continue to build trust by making friends and working with people from all of the parties, all walks of life, and all times, places and skills. As Academic Affairs liaison, I would expand that strategy by organizing voluntary informational seminars about magic, weaponry, genetic enhancements, cross-cultural communication, and other such things. I would also organize mixers for students and teachers to get to know each other in non-threatening, pleasant settings, and where the set-up assures that curiosity would be met with openness and willingness to talk.

"In addition to my own ideas, I would ask my fellow students and the staff what concerns need to be addressed and how they'd like to see that happen. My door will always be open to anyone who wants to talk.

"In conclusion, I'd like to state for the record that whoever wins this seat and the others, I will work with them to make this a better school. I will work with anyone political or not, whose goal is to improve communication through trust."

Thank you, Miss Valentine. That was...comprehensive. I now open the floor to questions from the audience.

We have a question from the audience, Miss Valentine.

What level of responsibility and accountability do you feel your position will owe to both the student body and to the administration?

Beka takes a moment to consider this question. The pitfalls are obvious, but she has an answer. "The highest. An officer's role is to serve. To me this means that any action I should undertake in my position would be open to scrutiny by the Administration and my fellow students. I would seek the guidance of students and staff before initiating any action that is not personal in nature."

Thank you. We have more questions. Please tell me...oh. THis doesn't really apply to you.

[Haltingly reads the question from a card]
Ye be talkin' about how wonderful all yer ideas are. Give us three things about why yer opponent be not Satan.

But Miss Valentine, you don't have an opponent, do you?

Beka inclines her head to Professor Cregg. "Actually, Professor, I have two write-in opponents. Wednesday Addams, I believe, is running on the Bat-shit Crazy slate, and Johnny Crane is also running. I'm not certain whether he's affiliated with the Junior Achievers' slate or not. Would you like me to answer the question?"

Yes, Miss Valentine, please do so.

"Very well." Beka looks for her opponents in the audience. She finds Wednesday first.

"Wednesday Addams is... I'm sorry, I can't even use that phrase. It's inappropriate." She takes a sip of water and continues. "I met Wednesday Addams in study hall yesterday for the first time when I learned she was running for this office. Three good things about her are: First, while she's running on the BSC campaign, she engaged myself and Angelus in conversations. Therefore, she shows a willingness to work with anyone who will work with her. Second, from her campaign posters, it's clear that she is organized and detail-oriented. Third, from her text and subtext, she is a spirited and witty conversationalist." She inclines her head to Wednesday. "I would be pleased to work with her."

Beka looks, but does not see Johnny Crane, though she's certain he'll arrive and hopes someone will tell him what she's said. "I met Johnny Crane when I was admiring his campaign posters. I liked his use of purple, since so many other men would've thought the color unmanly. So the first thing I'd say about Johnny is that he's confident of who he is and what he wants." She taps a finger to her lip, thinking of which other two things she should say. "Second, from conversing with Johnny, I'd say he's very smart and enjoys learning, which should make him someone the teachers will work with. Third, despite running against me, he was courteous, even charming, when we spoke. I look forward to meeting with him again."

Thank you, Miss Valentine.

Professor, would it be possible for me to make a brief statement about the debate itself to the audience, and also to thank one of the candidates for their candor?

That is highly unorthodox, Miss Valentine. However, because you are the only official candidate for this position, I will accept your brief statement.

Beka nods to Cole who has just said that he's not debating. "Cole, thank you. You're correct. My opponents should be up here speaking as well. I hope the students will take the opportunity being provided for them to meet and listen to all of the candidates."

Should some horrifying cafeteria concoction cause ye to exaggerate yer most annoyin' characteristic, what would ye be doing?

Beka looks at Professor Cregg, shakes her head and just laughs. "Talking. Or ~~fucking~~ hitting on anything that walks. Though how they'd get more exaggerated than they are now?" She laughs again. "I apologize in advance if it ever happens."

How confident are you that the faculty and school administration will hear and consider student concerns? What steps will you take to represent all student concerns? Will you have an open-door policy?

"Yes. I will have an open-door policy. I have one now. Though please knock." Her eyes widen. "Because of the wards," she hastens to add. Though this probably isn't much better. Hurriedly, "I'll make a special voicemail box to receive concerns at all hours."

"Each week, or more often if needed, I'll hold an open meeting or keep office hours for students to drop by. I'll take what I learn, put it into a written document, then circulate it to the students for comments. When it's acceptable, I'll take it to the Administration. That way, it won't just be me talking. Since the Administration...

"I do think they'll hear and consider. They have in the past." She shrugs. "They make their own decisions. It's up to us to give them the best information possible to act on."

How do you feel about Barry Manilow? Kenny G? That one annoying white-boy band who think's they're reggae and ruins perfectly good Cure songs?

Beka blinks. This is getting weirder by the second.

"Barry Manilow...runs a damned fine charity operation. Can't sing for... He's all right for an old guy. Kenny G makes me want to slit my wrists almost as much as pink frilly Homecoming dresses."

She pauses, tries desperately to think who this band could be. "I'm not familiar with the other band," she says, hoping this isn't too uncool. "On principle, anyone who thinks they're reggae and aren't should just be sho--shouted at. And ruining Cure songs? Lame."

What's your favorite song? And why?

"Professor Cregg, are you sure this is a good idea?" Beka looks a bit flustered.

It's the question Bek--Miss Valentine. It's your choice. *looks exasperated at the line of questions*

Beka realizes CJ must be getting really flustered to have cracked like that and almost called her by name. She flashes CJ a genuine smile, perhaps some might note a little extra warmth.

She nods and says, absolutely deadpan: "I Touch Myself, by the Divynls."

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

FANDOM HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL DEBATES

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Re: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS