Being a student from Humanities and Social Sciences, politics and its forms satisfy me. Even its form on a school-basis captured my interest: the student council election. Being exposed in that field, and through observation, I have come up into types of candidates before or after the election.
1. The Bitter Gourd Come to Life
He is a candidate who wasn't given a chance to be elected. Well, there's nothing wrong with losing.. but the thing is he cannot accept defeat. His actions towards his counterpart on the other party list is not tolerable. Anyway, as time passes by, the wound heals. Time will come he'll accept it, but for now, let him be a "bitter gourd trapped in a man's body",
2. The Gossiper
He is the Bitter Gourd's best backstabbing buddy. He is neither elected or not. The problem with him is he is insecure and ungrateful. He does insinuate, especially now that social media can be someone's public diary, disregarding the social media ethics. He can do his business digitally. Be vigilant.
3. The Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Miriam, coined as "The best president we never had" can be a candidate who wasn't elected but is deserving. He can be "The deserving officer we never voted". Well, if there's still next year, try to give him a chance.
4. The Pia Wurtzbach
He is a candidate who won the election yet kept his feet on the ground and fulfilled his platforms. Also, he is a kind type of leader.. always smiles and approachable. He someone adored by his schoolmates, especially the juniors because he is like an older sibling material to a friend real quick. Also, He is charismatic and charming, he can be the darling of the crowd. He is "confidently functional with a heart"
5. The Alumni
They were once candidates, regardless whether they're elected or not who already left the school yet do not cease to support the party they came from. Well, I see no wrong. There's no wrong in supporting but hey, being a graduate for like two to four years, don't you any businesses to manage? I mean some things aren't for you to interfere even though you're a concern alumnus. In short, maybe, it's none of your business anymore.
6. The Never Say Die!
He is a candidate who took like 2 to 3 elections before elected. FINALLY! His motto is "never say die! try and try until you succeed!" Astonishing perseverance, right? He is someone voters can guarantee to be dedicated and true to his words. He's somehow like Miriam, try to give him a chance.
7. The Student Council Awardee
He is someone who attempted to become a part of student council during his junior years. He won. He run again and won and ran again and won and ran again and won. In short, student council witnessed how he grew up and matured as an individual and a leader.
8. The Amazing Grace
Its lyrics says: "I was once lost, but now I'm found".. well, he literally lost but he accepted it whole-heartedly. Wonderful right? The school needs a leader who accepts defeat and is happy for others' achievement. We all need that 'Amazing Grace' and spread his vibe!
Now, have you tried participating in school-based election? What type of candidate are you? Or if not, I'm sure someone popped in your mind after reading every type. Anyhow, it's for you to reflect.
