Below is information about the Class of 2026 Student Council candidates, submitted by each candidate.
Candidate 1: Alexander Bove
“Do it again.”
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Leadership Experience:
-I am a patrol leader in my troop of the Boy Scouts of America, leading my fellow scouts in organizing camping, hikes, and other events to meet their interests, help them gain experience in outdoorsmanship. I aid in teaching them basic skills of cooking, safety, and cleanliness to last their lives.
-I attended the 6-day, 14-hour-per-day National Youth Leadership Training program, in which I was instructed and tested in the qualities and practices of effective leaders through putting these into action in a rigorous yet rewarding overnight experience.
-I have been your Class of 2026 representative for the last year putting forward ideas in the council and helping to arrange dances, rallies, and fundraising events, furthering my growth as a leader whose purpose is to serve his peers.
Skills:
-I am an academic. I pursue success through knowledge and planning, which is optimal for one whose role is to manage the complexities of the council.
Goals If Elected:
-Should you elect me to the council, I shall increase engagement of the student council with the students, making it a more visible part of day-to-day life at Feehan. It will be an ever-present group through a greater number of small-scale events in addition to its annually repeated affairs. -It is my desire to provide strong leadership that may inspire a similar mentality in the student body at all levels of organization, through the contributions of homeroom representatives and direct student initiative.
Why I Want to Serve:
I am of the belief that over the last year I have fulfilled the duties of a student council representative, both to the students of the Class of 2026 and to the school. I have focused on generating ideas that maximize engagement of students, teachers, and the council proper. I hope to continue this as someone in whom the students may see their grievances remedied.
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Candidate 2: Annie Mackinaw
“Annie Mack has got your back!”
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Instagram: Anniemack123
Leadership Experience:
– Student Council (9,10)
– 5 Southeastern Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (SEMASC) leadership conferences + 1 Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (MASC) 3 day conference in Hyannis
– Varsity Athlete (lacrosse)
– McAuley Ambassador
Skills:
– I am an avid listener and a advocate for making decisions based on the popular vote. – I understand the pressures of making hard decisions due to my two years of council experience.
– I am social! I love meeting new people and taking in new ideas. Goals If Elected:
– secure a position on the SEMASC executive board
– improve our grade’s homecoming week (beat 2027!)
– improve candy gram sales and host more fundraisers
Why I Want to Serve:
Student council has been a part of my life for the last two years of high school. Though it has not always been easy to lead, being on Student Council has allowed me to form strong bonds and improve our school. I hope to be re-elected for a third year so I can continue my journey as a leader and in turn continue the journey of my class towards a successful high school experience.
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Candidate 3: Bridgette McGinnis
“Vote for the Girl who is ‘Extra,’ Vote for Bridgette McGinnis”
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Leadership Experience:
– Vice President 2023-2024
– Church Camp Leader 2023
– EMS Class President 2022
Skills:
– great listener and take your ideas into account
– responsible in and outside of school
– willing to go the “extra” mile
Goals If Elected:
– make student events more spirited and improve their attendance
– work to make junior year not so stressful as it may be for many
– make more student friendly events and service opportunities
Why I want to serve:
I demonstrate excellent leadership and commitment skills and am able to work with my classmates. I feel I can communicate well with my fellow classmates and make sure every voice is heard. High School can be fun, and I feel that I have the wisdom and skills to use our council in order to make it as enjoyable as possible.
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Candidate 4: Brayden Nadeau
“Positive Change IS Inevitable!”
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Leadership Experience:
– I ran a game development team where I managed multiple workers and we were successful and got a project completed.
Skills:
-I am willing to listen to what others have to say.
-I always take into consideration what others suggest.
-I allow people time to adjust to sudden changes.
Goals If Elected:
-A slightly higher increase in “Paid” tag-days. Hence increasing council funding. -Lower cost of Tickets for Events.
-More of a say for students and hopefully more prowess towards the school.
Why I want to serve:
I want to influence a state of change. I want to help the students of the class of 2026 to be recognized for their contributions and I want students to be proud that they came from Bishop Feehan. I want students to know that they are heard.
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Candidate 5: Maria Pallapotula
“Your Voice, Your Choice”
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Instagram: @maria_p5
Leadership Experience:
– Student Council (9)
– Homeroom Representative (10) – Feehan Against Hate Leader
– Debate Team Captain (11)
Skills:
– I am a very creative problem solver. I can find creative and useful solutions for the issues we may face. Thinking outside the box is one of my strengths.
– I am a very good communicator and will strive to bridge the gap between the student’s opinions and goals and the student council.
– Finally I am a great listener and am willing to listen to what you have to say and put that into action.
Goals If Elected:
– I want to continue to bridge the gap between the general students and those on the council so that we can work together more harmoniously.
– I want to be a friendly, approachable person that anyone can come to for any help or questions they have and be able to make a difference with them.
– I want to help strengthen the school pride with more hyped rallies, more creative spirit weeks and stronger themes for the dances.
Why I want to serve:
I want to make a difference and leave an impact on Bishop Feehan. By being on student council I can make a difference at our school with the fundraisers and improvements. I also want to be able to be there for the student concerns and solve those issues that we might face. As such I want to serve on the council.
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Candidate 6: Xyden Procaccianti
“Consistency.”
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Leadership Experience:
-Student Council
Skills:
-Attentive listener
-Creative ideas
-Willing to improvise
Goals If Elected:
– Student satisfaction
– Student representation
– Engaging a desire in students to indirectly participate in the student council.
Why I want to serve:
I would like to serve on the Student Council to improve my relationship with other students as well as my sociability. I want to contribute to this school when I have the opportunity to do so.
Candidate 7: Conner Rachwal
“awesome sauce”
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Leadership Experience:
-Feehan Class President (9,10)
-Student Council President SMSH (8)
-Leader of my clan in clash of clans
Skills:
Dedicated, effective communicator
Goals If Elected:
I will make communication with the council easier and help increase student participation with decisions.
Why I Want to Serve:
I enjoy leadership and I want to be able to improve my school. I believe I have enough experience with the council to be able to do a lot moving to upperclassman.
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Candidate 8: Mary Salter
“Building Awesome Student Solutions- BASS”
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Leadership Experience:
-In the past year I have been elected Senior Patrol Leader for a BSA troop of 25 scouts, leading meetings, games, camping trips, yearly and monthly planning conferences, fundraisers, and undergoing basic leadership training. Another Senior Patrol Leader and I, along with a group of 4 adults, taught an adult leadership class of 25 participants at Narragansett Council’s 2024 Leaderpalooza
-At Feehan, I am currently a homeroom representative.
Skills:
-Openness to new ideas
-Passion for communal growth
-Experience in fundraising, teaching, as well as planning and execution
Goals If Elected:
-Additional seating at lunch/solving lunch seating issues
-More affordable TAG days
-A wider variety of more engaging and frequent fundraising
Why I want to serve:
I want to make sure that students’ needs are heard and acted on, ensure clearer communication between student council and other students, challenge myself, as well as learn from/with Feehan’s leadership and student body. Spending time at Feehan and in extracurricular activities is an eye opening experience that has encouraged me to see how much I can learn and implement from the people around me. I believe that student Council is a great way to apply our class’s wants, ideas, and what we continue to learn.
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Candidate 9: Ananyaa Sunil
“Vote Ananyaa, Your Vote, Your Choice”
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Instagram: @ananyaa_sunil
Leadership Experience:
– Former member of the National Junior Honor Society (2 years)
– Former member of FRCS Student Council
– Homeroom representative (2023-2024)
Skills:
– I am outgoing and confident.
– I am a problem-solver.
– I am a proud member of the Feehan community, in plenty clubs and extracurriculars.
Goals If Elected:
– improve TAG Days: improve themes, frequency, and lower cost
– increase how many fundraisers we hold: raising money for student activities, teachers’ school supplies, possibly a school carnival, etc.
– run a successful and fun Junior Prom, that we’ll remember for years to come
Why I want to serve:
– To represent my fellow students and be a service to them
– To improve the system of communication between students and student council, so students’ voices are heard
– To continue and improve celebrations and festivities (Junior Prom, spirit weeks, rallies), while also contributing new ideas for events to increase participation
