Officer+candidate+bios

When formatting your bio, PLEASE: - Submit by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9/12. - Keep it short and sweet. - Identify measurable and qualitative traits and vision statements that make you an exemplary candidate. - An ability to multitask and a willingness to dedicate TIME are essential! - Separate entries with a line break.

Aleksander Witold Urban - Candidate for Secretary

Hello my name is Aleksander Witold Urban and I am running for Secretary. I come from Eastern Europe and surprisingly even though I was born in Poland, my family spans from several countries in Europe so I come from a very diverse background. Now as for my reasons behind running for Secretary read on to get a sense of what I want to accomplish as your officer. Through my prior and ongoing experiences with the STEM Club and the Robotics Club I have learned many important factors of being a leader. Things like dedication, fairness, humility, and assertiveness are all abilities that I have acquired through my experiences as a committee adviser in STEM Club and as a Co-Chairman in the Robotics Club. I believe that these four qualities are what define a strong leader and by becoming an officer for this year’s National Honor Society Chapter at our high school I believe I can improve upon those qualities. As your Secretary I would like to help create a sense of openness and magnanimity in our chapter, thus my priority if I am elected is to help enforce such principles and to work together with the other officers in order to create an unforgettable experience that we will all be proud to hold in our memories of our Senior year in high school.

Vote Urban for Secretary!

Terry Antony - Candidate for President

My name is Terry Antony and I am running for president because I feel as though I have the confidence and dedication necessary to be a leader of NHS. As a STEM Outreach Coordinator, along with Ambika Kumaran, we had the opportunity to independently organize LHS participation in the LIS and LES science fairs. I hope to use the knowledge and experience from that as an asset when organizing Teacher Jeopardy as well as other NHS activities. With the full devotion of my time and the understanding that every member's input is just as important as mine, I hope that we can make NHS as successful as it can be. TA for Presidente!

Peter Finnerty - Candidate for President

My name is Peter Finnerty and I am running for president of NHS. As a summer swim coach, as well as a former vice president of DECA, I hope to use my leadership experience to help coordinate NHS functions. I believe that my involvement in Teacher Jeopardy with Team Gym last year will help to make this year’s event awesome. My main goal is to work efficiently and make NHS a positive experience for all. With this goal in mind, I will make sure to keep up with all responsibilities and try to make NHS an enjoyable part of senior year. Vote Peter for President!

Rebecca Masih - Candidate for Historian

My name is Rebecca Masih and I am running for historian. As an involved member of the STEM academy, I have helped organize and manage various science fairs in the past. I have also learned dedication and the benefits of hard work from my job as a cashier. I am a very dedicated and organized worker and believe that I will be able to devote however much time, energy and resources are necessary to make NHS an enjoyable, yet productive experience for all.

Vote Rebecca for Historian!

Kerry Critelli - Candidate for Secretary

Hi, I’m Kerry Critelli, and I’m running for the position of Secretary. Everyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I refuse to stop working on anything until it’s perfect. Well, maybe except for my handwriting. But no matter what, I strive to give my best effort towards anything I do. Whether it’s participating in church mentoring or teaching ballet to little girls, I’ve learned that I love leadership roles where I can help others, so let me help you by being as humble, efficient, and hard-working as possible.

Vote Kerry for NHS Secretary!

Jared Levin - Candidate for Secretary

Hi, my name is Jared Levin, and I am running for the position of Secretary for NHS. I had the privilege to be the President of my USY chapter (United Synagogue Youth) for the past two years, and I had the opportunity to successfully develop my skills as a leader. Responsible for planning social and philanthropic events for my chapter, as well as leading the chapter in meetings and group discussion, it was my job to reach out to the community and organize events to ensure that they were successful. With this leadership role already under my belt, I feel as though I can contribute a large amount of experience that will be useful when planning events such as Teacher Jeopardy. I feel that with my strong communication skills, as well as my social skills, I encompass what is necessary to fulfill the position. Understanding that one of the main obligations as Secretary is to take and record all of the notes for the meeting, I feel I am highly qualified to take strong notes that will only benefit the program throughout the year. If elected as Secretary for NHS, I will strive to ensure that this year is the best that it can be.

Vote Jared for Secretary!

Ambika Kumaran - Candidate for Vice President

Hi, my name is Ambika Kumaran and I am running for vice president of NHS. A vice president is someone who is dedicated to their job and organized in ensuring that all collective ideas are executed to the fullest of their ability.I believe that I will be able to live up to these expectations if elected as vice president. Being co captain of the field hockey team, i have gained the experience to lead a team a success.Being an officer of the STEM club I was able to work well under pressure in coordinating our Food Science Nights,making sure all dead lines were made. I have learned that in order to be successful everyone must communicate, if elected as vice president I will ensure that all voices are heard to make all our events as memorable and successful as possible.So remember if you vote for AK, you can have it your way!

Vote Ambika for Vice President!

Frank DiMartino – Candidate for Vice President

Hey everyone! For those of you who do not know me, I am Frank DiMartino and I am running for the position of Vice President of the LHS National Honor Society. I am the type of person who loves to get involved, work with others, and lead situations – qualities vital to being VP of NHS. My leadership roles in both athletics and club activities have helped me to further hone these skills and become better at working with those around me. One thing in particular about me is that I really like to talk, which I am sure many of you already know. This aspect of my personality has allowed me to connect with a diverse group of individuals in both LHS and the community. I believe, that if elected Vice President, this trait will allow me to accomplish the goals of National Honor Society and effectively hear and address the views and concerns of our members. As an officer in International Alliance and a four year member of both the varsity wrestling team and DECA, I have learned not only how to lead through my words but also to lead by my example. I am extremely hard working, passionate, and never miss a deadline. I hope that I get the chance to utilize my talents to benefit NHS as your 2012-2013 Vice President! Remember; vote for Frank, and… Ok so I can’t really come up with a catchy slogan because my name doesn’t rhyme, so simply vote for me and I promise to ensure your vote isn’t wasted!

 Irene Connelly - Candidate for Historian As the editor of Tangents, LHS's creative writing and art magazine, and an active member of the LHS Theater Co., I’ve held multiple leadership positions which not only require dedication and experience, but also organization and initiative. In bringing these skills to NHS, my goal is to hear your voices and make things happen. If elected, I promise that my presence as an officer will not be transparent; I will ensure that our Homework Center, tutoring program, and Teacher Jeopardy go off without a hitch. Vote Irene Connelly for Historian!

Jess Russo- Candidate for Treasurer

Greetings! My name is Jess Henry Russo and I am running for NHS class treasurer. During my tenure at Lawrence High School, I have been in a number of leadership roles, including captain of the boys varsity soccer team and a member of Teen Pep. I enjoy taking math classes and working with numbers and, as such, I feel I am a natural choice for NHS treasurer. I enjoy working with other people and look forward to making a contribution to our school's chapter of NHS. I absolutely love playing monopoly, and I'm super good at handling fake money.

Seriously, Vote for Jess Russo for Treasurer!

Shelly Sharma- Candidate for Treasurer

Hello everyone, I am Shelly Sharma and running for treasurer of National Honors Society. Throughout my high school career, I have tried my best to incorporate business classes, beginning by taking Honors Accounting my sophomore year. I quickly learned how to handle transactions, carry out accounts, and even do my own taxes. All the skills I took from accounting, I carried into my junior year and implemented them in my DECA Financial Literacy Promotion Project. Working with Jenn Eng, we reached out to numerous people, such as representatives from H&R Block and Junior Achievement to help students learn more about the field of finance. This really gave me a chance to work with outside organizations and coordinate a Financial Feast for Lawrence’s DECA students. Furthermore, my experience with handling accounts continued as I worked in the school store throughout my junior year. This year, I still work in the school store, as I help Ms. Schneck train the new students. Aside from my experience, I feel as though I would make a good treasurer, for I communicate efficiently with people and try to complete my tasks in a fast, but accurate manner. Also, I really enjoy working and learning from others. However, the one trait that I feel makes me a good person for an officer position is that I know how to manage my time well. Throughout the years, I have been able to manage rigorous courses, be on a sports team, while also participating in clubs like DECA and Model UN. Whatever I take on, I always put in 100% ( and some more) of effort into it.

Vote Shelly for Treasurer! :)