Freshmen candidates run for office to represent the class of

2015

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“Through your voice and our service, we

can shape your 

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was the closing remark of engineering major

Jordan 

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for freshman class president.

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Maness’ campaign slogan —”Believing in the

‘Aggie Voice'”— would allow students to be heard and also make

positive impacts on the North Carolina A&T campus.

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Along with

Jordan 

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41 other freshman gathered in Proctor Hall on Aug. 29 to give their

campaign speeches, each running to become either president, vice

president, treasurer, Mr. and Miss. Freshman, or secretary for the

Class of 2015.

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Many of the candidates appeared nervous,

but they all delivered their speeches and tried to explain why they

wanted to win the position for which they were running.

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Creativity was also a major factor in

each speech. Famous quotes, poetry, and even singing were some of

the ways candidates expressed their different views.

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Each speech not only stated the reasons

for wanting votes, but also showed the candidates’ personalities

and senses of humor. Diamond Daniels, a freshman agricultural

education major, said, “I enjoyed the majority of the speeches.

Every speech had its own uniqueness and caught

my 

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Most candidates spoke about creating

programs for community service and getting underclassmen more

involved. Jasmine Graham, a fashion merchandising major and

candidate for Miss Freshman, said, “I strive to change the lives of

people even in the slightest ways. I would like to represent all of

the students in my 

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Deandre Melvin, business major and candidate

for freshmen class president, said he wants to inspire people

through his vision, which he named “Dream 

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His program would aid and encourage

students to reach out to the community.

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“I believe the Class of 2015 will bring

the sense of Aggie Pride back.

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They are full of energy and

life.

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The students also posses a solid

foundation to be successful later on,” said Vice President of

Internal Affairs Mitchell Brown.

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Voting will be held today online

at 

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• Jameela Meacham Contributor