The peoples voice has spoken.
I would like to thank all of my supporters. Especially the ones that helped in handing out business cards.
The campaign had successful exposure with over 1,100 page views and over 330 visitors.
The website will remain active and then be archived. Look for a new website up soon initiating a state wide petition by schools against 90 minutes of exercise.
90 minutes of exercise per week has been instated for all schools with Tennessee school funding.
Oak Ridge Schools have to comply.
Read more at this post
Vote now and comment! The votes along with comments will be sent to our state government. Let them know how you feel.
We can make a difference.
We are unique individuals.
Theodore Hesburgh was said:
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.
That vision for Oak Ridge High School’s Junior Class is that we become one.
We do this not by losing our individuality but combining our potentials.
No longer do we have to live in a society where our opinions go unnoticed.
The internet has opened the door for the flow of democratic process.
We live in the United States of America and every man is created equal.
You should know what is happening. You should voice how you feel.
Why is there student government?
Why?
Student government has strayed away from its purpose.
It is not a position.
It is a job.
A job elected by the people for the people.
A job with the responsibility to lead over 400 people to serve each and every single one in the best possible manner.
A job to help mobilize over 400 unique people to accomplish any task.
I, Rowan Chakoumakos, is willing to take this job and lead.
We are going to make a difference. We will set the example. We are the future.
Prom is one of the responsibilities of the Junior class president.
How is the Chakoumakos campaign going to deal with this issue?
I believe that it is important that you have the ability to voice your opinion. Prom should not be designed by a select few. Therefore, during the year there will be online polls much like the ones available on Chakoumakos.com, along with open forums to discuss. Don’t let the decision of your special night fall into a select few, vote Chakoumakos Friday, May 16 for Junior class President.
Chakoumakos.com has received over 300 visitors with over 1,000 page views.
Thank you for the support.
Over the next few days,
The following speech will be broad casted on channel 15:
Hello, I am Rowan Chakoumakos.
I am running for Junior Class President because You are important. Your opinion counts and You should be heard. Why should your vote count only once? It shouldn’t. Student government is about to change in a big way. No longer, will you merely elect officers but you will be able to vote and voice what, you feel our class should be doing. How are You going to do this? Just visit Chakoumakos.com. This is the student government revolution. You can express your opinion and vote on issues online. Prom is a major responsibility of Junior class president. Shouldn’t you have a say. You will. Our class is over 400 strong and I am willing to take the responsibility of leading us. Vote Rowan Chakoumakos for Junior Class President.
You have an opinion.
You have a voice.
You should be heard.
Student government needs reform.
Reform that will power the people. No longer a position without responsibility.
Why should you vote once for a leader and then never be able to vote or voice your opinion again?
Chakoumakos.com empowers you to voice your opinion and vote on issues.
Chakoumakos.com is not here for only campaigning it is here for you to be heard.
You have an opinion.
You have a voice.
You should be heard.
The wonderful state legislators have required all school with state funding to require at least 90 minutes of exercise during school hours. All those sports you play do not count towards those 90 minutes and neither does walking to class. They want schools with no additional funding to set up a way that they can get every single student 90 minutes of exercise per week. How does that sound? Especially since of them suggests doing a school dance song in the morning. Wouldn’t that be nice to get the whole school sweaty right at the beginning of class. Don’t worry about that one I along with other Superintendent council representatives have knocked that one out quite easily.
What does this mean to Oak Ridge High School students?
It means the school has to pick one of the following options.
-Extending the school day 30 minutes longer
-Requiring Junior and Seniors to exercise 18 minutes before going off-campus
-Shortening the amount of time to get to class
-Shortening Class
-Requiring teachers to include exercise into their lesson
I have expressed my animosity towards these required law repeatedly at the Superintendent Council Meetings along with discussing alternative options to lengthening the school day because it is already long enough. The Superintendent along with other school systems are trying to petition this law.
What can you do to change this?
Tell our state representative, Jim Hackworth and tell him what you think:
Email: repjimhackworth@yahoo.com or rep.jim.hackworth@legislature.state.tn.us
Call:(865) 457-5266 Home, Local to Nashville at (865) 482-2455 or 1-800-449-8366 ext. 1-4400 in Nashville or his cell phone (865) 603-4225
Fax:(615) 741-4322
Mail:37 Legislative Plaza, Nashville, TN 37242-0133
Vote now, tell Oak Ridge High School what YOU want:
From Jeff Nolan’s site:
High school elections have really come a long way when 1) your campaign reaches outside of your school, 2) you know your pagerank, and 3) you are publishing news releases and “original articles on leadership”.
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