GNA CAMPUS – After several weeks of campaigning, speeches, and widespread anticipation, GNA’s senior class officers have been announced. The GNA Insider had the opportunity to interview the newly elected senior class officers – Myla Vunk, Kaleah Moran, Mallory Mayo, and Kayla Krushinski.

President – Myla Vunk

Why did you decide to run for class office?

The past two years as class president were enlightening, so I decided to run again my senior year to hopefully unite the class.

 Why is serving important to you?

It’s important to me to take everyone’s ideas from the class, so we can really show everyone’s creativity.

What is the most difficult aspect of being a senior officer so far?

It’s definitely hard to make sure everyone agrees with things, but in the end, we do what we can for everyone.

What are your responsibilities as a class officer?

Class officers are in charge of fundraisers, events, and help out with many other activities. Our main job is to represent our class as a whole.

 What qualities make you a good officer?

Listening to what everyone has to say, being kind, helping others, and working hard to get things done is what I think makes a good officer.

 How do you balance your schoolwork along with your officer duties?

I try my best to make sure I harvest time for my schoolwork and other responsibilities.

What extracurriculars are you currently involved in?

I’m on the girl’s volleyball team, student council, National Honor Society, and I help with the boy’s volleyball team. I work part-time at Heller’s orchard as well.

Vice President – Kaleah Moran

Why did you decide to run for class office?

I chose to run for class office because I felt that I could help my class reach our goals.

Why is serving important to you?

It is important because I love helping people and knowing that I’m making an impact on my peers.

What is the most difficult aspect of being a senior officer so far?

So far the hardest part of being a class officer has been managing my time.

What are your responsibilities as a class officer?

As the class vice president, my responsibilities include coming up with my own ideas and organizing different student events.

What qualities make you a good officer?

Some qualities that I feel make me a good officer are my determination and ability to compromise. If my fellow officers and I didn’t work together, nothing would get done, so I commend them for their hard work.

How do you balance your schoolwork along with your officer duties?

I try my best to keep a routine and maintain positive relationships with my teachers. They understand that I need to be excused from class sometimes, so they accommodate my needs.

What extracurriculars are you currently involved in?

I am currently involved in the national honors society, art club, chorus, student council, and the girl’s soccer team.

Secretary – Mallory Mayo

Why did you decide to run for class office?

I decided to run for class office because I enjoy being involved and helping out. The other class officers, Myla, Kayla, and Kaleah, also pushed me to run for treasurer.

 Why is serving important to you?

Serving to me is important because I enjoy helping others, leading, and taking on workloads.

What is the most difficult aspect of being a senior officer so far?

The most difficult aspect is definitely balancing time and making everything work.

What are your responsibilities as a class officer?

Being the class treasure, my responsibilities revolve around the class budget and funds.

 What qualities make you a good officer?

The qualities that make me a good officer are that I’m understanding, responsible, smart, a good leader, and I put my duties first.

 How do you balance your schoolwork along with your officer duties?

I balance everything by making sure I have time for it all. I section off my time for certain aspects of my life and plan ahead.

What extracurriculars are you currently involved in

I am currently involved in dual enrollment. I am the captain of the varsity cheerleading team, a member of the field hockey team, a member of the student council, and a member of the chick-fil-a learning academy.

Treasurer – Kayla Krushinski

Why did you decide to run for class office?

My freshman year, my best friends, Magalie and Olivia convinced me to run for class office. Olivia ran for treasurer and Magalie ran for vice president. I also wanted to benefit my class.

 Why is serving important to you?

Serving is important to me because I love helping other people. I’ve also thought it would be great to benefit my class.

What is the most difficult aspect of being a senior officer so far?

The most difficult aspect of being a senior officer is managing everything I’m involved in. Working with Mallory, Myla, and Kaleah, our other selected class officers, makes everything easier.

What are your responsibilities as a class officer?

To work with my other officers to benefit my class.                

 What qualities make you a good officer?

My time management and leadership skills.

 How do you balance your schoolwork along with your officer duties?

It’s easy to balance when you’re having fun.

What extracurriculars are you currently involved in?

I am the captain of the hockey team, I am a member of student council, I coach biddy basketball, and help out with the Nanticoke Junior Trojans cheer team.