Advocating for Ben and Jackie as SGA Co-Presidents
The College of the Holy Cross is witnessing an exciting race for the Co-Presidency of the Student Government Association (SGA), with Ben Franzone '26 and Jackie Bazazi '26 vying for the prestigious positions. The SGA Co-Presidency is a highly influential role, with responsibilities that include sitting on official College committees, administering a budget of approximately $1.3 million, meeting regularly with senior administrators, and coordinating initiatives on behalf of the entire student body.
Ben and Jackie, who have served as SGA representatives a total of five times and currently serve as Co-Speakers of the SGA Senate, have a campaign titled "Get To Know Jackie and Ben: The Journey to Our Co-Presidential Campaign". As students at a Jesuit institution, they embody the values of leadership, service, and social responsibility.
In their roles as Co-Speakers, Ben and Jackie have worked tirelessly to improve the SGA's relationship with clubs and organizations, increase transparency, expand collaboration with other branches, and grow funding levels for student clubs and organizations. Their commitment to bettering the campus community and demonstrated humility, kindness, and accessibility have not gone unnoticed.
The SGA elections are fast approaching, and student votes will determine positions like the class councils, Senate, and the SGA Co-Presidency. First-year students have a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership abilities through participation in SGA.
An op-ed endorsing Ben and Jackie was written by Evan Garcia '26 and EJ Murphy '26. However, it's essential to note that this op-ed does not reflect an official endorsement from the Student Government Association or any other campus entity at Holy Cross.
For more detailed information about their backgrounds, platforms, and specific reasons for running, you might find details in campus news sources, official SGA election materials, or Holy Cross student publications. As the election date nears, it's crucial for students to stay informed and engage in the democratic process to elect the leaders who will represent them effectively.
- As they campaign for the Co-Presidency of the Student Government Association (SGA) at The College of the Holy Cross, Ben Franzone '26 and Jackie Bazazi '26 focus on their past service and current roles within student organizations, such as their position as Co-Speakers of the SGA Senate.
- The two SGA hopefuls have made a significant impact on the college's clubs and organizations by working to improve relationships, increase transparency, and grow funding levels for student groups.
- Education and self-development are vital aspects of the Holy Cross community, and the upcoming SGA elections provide an opportunity for students, including first-year students, to showcase their leadership skills by participating in the democratic process.
- In the race for the Co-Presidency, Ben and Jackie have displayed a strong commitment to the Jesuit institution's values of leadership, service, and social responsibility, as well as humility, kindness, and accessibility.
- To learn more about Ben Franzone '26 and Jackie Bazazi '26's backgrounds, platforms, and reasons for running, students can look to campus news sources, official SGA election materials, or student publications, and engage in the democratic process as the election date approaches.
