SCHOOL NEWS — The Co-Mayor position is one of WCI’s most coveted positions of leadership, academic excellence, athleticism, and social direction. Below, we have four incredible nominees for the 2023-24 Year, and only two will achieve the position. Who will you vote for? View the 2023-24 nominees below.
ERNIE BAE
Ernie Bae (@bae4comayor) proposes enthusiastic visions for the 2023-24 WCI Co-Mayor elections, a position of exhilarating events and unity. Get to know the first of four outstanding Co-Mayor nominees below.
Ernie Bae brings ideas of community, creativity, and unparalleled school spirit to the Co-Mayor position. Some of Ernie’s top achievements are being part of Junior and Senior Boys Rugby and championing WCSSA and being a CWOSSA finalist in Junior Rugby. Additionally, Ernie is a Hack the North participant, as well as an Honour Roll student. On the note of athletics, Ernie is involved in various high-performing sports teams and clubs - that is Junior and Senior Boys Rugby, Intermediate and Senior Orchestra, and Junior Volleyball.
WCI has had a lot of exceptional events this past year - a few of Ernie’s favourites include Relay4Life, with his positioning as a Committee Director, being a focal point of March Madness as an Organizer, and WCI’s lively Semi-Formal.
The Co-Mayor position requires extensive planning - Ernie is just getting started on his prospects. In a statement, Ernie details, “I want WCI to be a school where students across the board want to be. Over my time here at WCI, I've been lucky to meet hundreds of amazing, hardworking, and talented students. However, no matter how many great students and staff there are, there always seems to be a gap when it comes to school spirit. As Co-Mayor, my main focus is to create stronger bonds between students and an overall more connected and safe school environment, since we can only have a spirited school when students feel safe, comfortable and connected with their peers. To accomplish this? I want to continue previous events and add new ones where students can get together as a community.
To begin, I want to bring back the school-wide BBQ, have a greater emphasis on mental health (in the form of an assembly/fundraiser), bring more attention to Student Athletes (transition the athletics Instagram page to something similar to House of Highlights/Dunk), get Leadership to sponsor clubs which will allow them to have bigger events and access to more resources, a school merch design contest, weekly school info newsletter emails, and much more. I believe all of these events and alterations will help students better connect with one another, leading to a more positive and comfortable environment for every Viking.
I know how great WCI is. I've seen it walking through the halls, at events, and in classrooms. I want us all to be able to come together in a safe, fun way so that every Viking at WCI can get the high school experience they deserve.”
Quite the visions! For more information on Ernie Bae’s running for Co-Mayor, make sure to follow (@bae4comayor) to show your support for his running in the 2023-24 Co-Mayor elections.
ELLA MAIER
Ella Maier (@ella4mayor) brings spirit for the 2023-24 WCI Co-Mayor elections, a position of leadership and excellence. Get to know the second of four outstanding Co-Mayor nominees below.
Ella Maier brings athleticism and leadership to the Co-Mayor position. Some of Ella’s top achievements are being an Honour Roll student all four years of high school, and being WCI’s very own Female Junior Athlete of the Year. On the note of athleticism and accolades, Ella is on various high-performing sports teams here at WCI - those being basketball, volleyball, and rugby.
WCI has had a lot of exceptional events this past year - a few of Ella’s favourites include the Athletic Banquet, Pep Rallies, and the Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC).
Finally, make sure to follow Ella (@ella4mayor) to show your support for her running in the 2023-24 Co-Mayor elections. For a year to remember, vote for Ella Maier!
UMAR MUHAMMAD
Umar Muhammad (@umar4comayor) initiates lead executive roles and exciting events for the 2023-24 WCI Co-Mayor elections, a position of leadership and excellence. Get to know the third of four outstanding Co-Mayor nominees below.
Umar Muhammad brings competitive executive positions in various WCI’s clubs, as well as leadership to the Co-Mayor position. Some of Umar’s top achievements iarebeing the president of the MSA (Muslim Student Association), with 90+ active WCI students, leading an imperative executive role apart of WCI Fed-Prov with his representation of the Justice and Attorney General ministry, which will take place at the University of Waterloo in April, alongside 16 other participating schools. Umar is also apart of the badminton team.
Umar’s top personal achievements consist of being the President of MSA, being a WCI Student Director, and beginning WCI’s very own Give30 program.
WCI has had a lot of exceptional events this past year - a few of Umar’s favourites include the Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC), Relay4Life, and the exceptional Give30 program.
Finally, Umar leads with the vision to increase current WCI event QUALITY rather than QUANTITY. To show your support for Umar’s running in the 2023-24 Co-Mayor elections, follow (@umar4comayor).
PAUL TANASE
Paul Tanase (@paulforcomayor). proposes versatility for the 2023-24 WCI Co-Mayor elections, a position of leadership and excellence. Get to know the final candidate of the four outstanding Co-Mayor nominees below.
Paul Tanase brings athleticism and excellency to the Co-Mayor position. Some of Paul’s top achievements are earning the position of Warrant Officer, who has also received a medal for his service. Paul has travelled to 15 countries, enjoys playing chess and cards, who equally shines in volleyball - with his national placement. On the note of athleticism, Paul is on various high-performing sports teams here at WCI - those being volleyball, skiing, and tennis.
WCI has had a lot of exceptional events this past year - a few of Paul’s favourites include Ping Pong March Madness, Relay4Life, and Survivor Week. Paul states that he loves WCI - from the students, staff, and atmosphere, and has extensive plans for his positioning for Co-Mayor.
Finally, make sure to follow Paul (@paulforcomayor) to show your support for his running in the 2023-24 Co-Mayor elections.
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Well Vikes, those are your FOUR outstanding 2023-24 CO-MAYOR nominees! Who will you vote for?