Student co-heads of school – the two seniors who represent Tabor, make legislation, and serve as a bridge between students and faculty – are the leaders of the school. Ollie Sughrue and MK McIntire, the current co-heads of school, are currently preparing to pass on this power and responsibility to next year’s senior class.
Leading up to the speeches, posters popped up all over school for the campaigns. Sixteen junior-year candidates lined up on Hoyt stage last week to tell the student body why they think they should be Tabor’s next leaders. They each had two minutes to prove that they were the best candidate. Though all the speeches and candidates were impressive, only four students – two girls and two boys – moved on to the final round.
These four students then gave longer speeches, making their final push for head of school. After the final voting, Eddie Hannon and Joslyn Jenkins were chosen to be co-heads of school next year. They both touched on their love of Tabor in their speeches, and that this was their driving force to improve Tabor and why they wanted to be its leaders.
Jenkins focused on improving school spirit, expanding weekend activities, and celebrating all students and their talents. Hannon also spread this message, proposing expanding where student art is shown on campus, increasing the number of performances at all-school meeting, and other ways to highlight everyone’s talents. They also proposed some changes they’d make to scheduling or events, citing conversations with administration, teachers, or other students.
“I am more than honored to represent Tabor’s diverse, talented, and hard-working community,” said Hannon. “I’m determined to make sure that everyone is acknowledged for all the great things they’re doing.”
Jenkins agreed, talking in her speech about “all the amazing students we have” and creating a community that highlights these strengths.
“I believe being head of school means being the best example of the culture we are building here,” said Hannon. “I want to be the person that students can look up to and be honest with. I want to prove to everyone that being true to your passions is what makes Tabor so amazing.”
Jenkins and Hannon have already begun talking to the administration and co-heads Sughrue and McIntire in preparation for taking over leadership next year. They’ve started gathering ideas from their classmates and building relationships with underclassmen to make sure their needs are heard, too.
Being co-heads of school is a huge responsibility and honor, but Jenkins and Hannon both promise to do everything in their power to improve Tabor every day next year.
By Madeleine Gregory