Springtime 2025 Student Government Association Voting Procedures
The SGA elections at Holy Cross High School are happening this week, giving students from all years a chance to participate and have their voices heard. The key elected positions this year include the Student Body President, Co-Presidents, Class Office positions, Class Senators, and Senator at Large positions.
The Student Body President
The Student Body President is a prominent elected position, with responsibilities such as representing the student body, engaging with school administration, and participating in leadership activities like working with local government. This position requires strong leadership skills, academic standing, and a commitment to student advocacy.
Other Leadership Roles
Additional leadership roles likely include officers who support the Student Body President, organize school activities, contribute to public relations, and assist in welcoming new students and fostering community. While exact requirements and the full list of positions are not explicitly stated, the SGA has class representatives or committee-based positions. These representatives serve as liaisons between their classmates and the SGA leadership.
Rules and Regulations for Campaigning
Campaigning for the election has rules and regulations, such as approval by the Judicial Council and a stamp from the Office of Student Involvement. Campaigning is not permitted in academic buildings, and students are prohibited from promoting their candidacy in electronic messaging groups like for clubs, orientation groups, athletic teams, or academic classes. Campaigning can include distributing handouts, utilizing online resources, or promoting a candidate, but only if the physical postings are approved by the Judicial Council and have a stamp from the Office of Student Involvement.
Virtual "Meet the Candidates" Event
This semester, the SGA's "Meet the Candidates" event has gone virtual. Students can learn about the candidates' platforms and ask questions in a digital setting.
Voting and Voter Impact
By voting, students have the opportunity to know that their concerns are being heard, supported, and advocated for, helping to bridge the gap between the student body and the administration. The voting for additional candidates is held from March 24 to March 26. Election results will be released as soon as possible after the voting concludes.
Student Endorsements
Evan Garcia '26 & EJ Murphy '26 wrote an opinion piece endorsing Ben and Jackie for the SGA Co-Presidency. Viveca Stucke '26 wrote an article about the SGA elections in the features section.
The SGA elections are overseen by the Judicial Branch, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all candidates. For precise requirements and a full list of positions, contacting the school’s Student Engagement office or reviewing official Holy Cross High School student government resources would be necessary.
- The Student Body President is responsible for representing the student body, engaging with school administration, and participating in leadership activities, requiring strong leadership skills, academic standing, and a commitment to student advocacy.
- Additional leadership roles within the SGA may include officers who support the Student Body President, organize school activities, contribute to public relations, and assist in welcoming new students and fostering community.
- Campaigning for the SGA elections is governed by rules and regulations, such as approval by the Judicial Council and a stamp from the Office of Student Involvement, while electronic messaging groups like clubs, orientation groups, athletic teams, or academic classes are off-limits for campaigning.
- This semester, the SGA's "Meet the Candidates" event is going virtual, allowing students to learn about candidates' platforms and ask questions in a digital setting.
- By voting during the election, students can have their concerns heard, supported, and advocated for, bridging the gap between the student body and the administration.
- Student endorsments for the SGA Co-Presidency have been published in opinions and features sections of news outlets or school publications.
