Musing: Masks, Speeches, & Math Tests

Looked through the old computer today, found my campaign speech for freshman class vice president. How the hell did I win?

"Hi. My name is Savannah Cox, and I am running to be Vice President of our Freshman class.

I guess I should start out by telling you a bit about myself and what qualities I have that can earn your vote to help to lead our class.

While I may not have the neatest handwriting, or have the best scores on a math test, I can say that I always do my best to help out others and stand up for what I believe is important. What WE believe is important. Of course, I can’t just tell all of you how I will make lunch time last for an hour, or how WE will never have homework, because that can’t happen. However, if you elect me, I can promise you that I will represent you very well and do the best I can to help solve the problems that can come up in the life of a freshman.

I think that it is important for a vice president to be able to lead, but it is also important to listen. I think that I can do just that. You see, I truly think that everyone matters, and has something meaningful to say. If you choose me for your vice president, I can guarantee you that I will listen to all of your problems, requests, whatever! And channel them out to others and find a way to get that problem or request solved or at least be listened to. It may seem impossible, but I have found that I never give up, and I would be honored to serve you well.

Essentially, we are Ballard High School’s future. And if you elect me, I can tell you right now the future will be bright!

Thank you for listening, and I hope you vote for me!"

I remember asking my mom for advice on how to write a winning speech, and she told me to channel Bill Clinton. I don't know who I channeled, but it certainly wasn't my own voice. I wore makeup that day. Maybe that's why I won, or why everyone wins.

I would have hated me in high school.