Help me out with my school election speech.

[TheLefty]

So I'm running for sophomore treasurer at my high school,but I'm having a hard time writing my speech. I can't get a hold of any upperclassmen who ran for an office so I figure the internet has to be filled with intelligent people who have been in my shoes.

Here's what I've got so far.

Good afternoon Central Sophomores, my name is Garrett Walker, and with your help I can become your class treasurer. As treasurer I will be keep records of our spending, a position I believe myself to be qualified for. As a member of the school Marching Band and Track Team I know where hard work can get those who are dedicated. From my level four classes I have learned and strongly believe that setting your mind to something can help you accomplish great things, and I have set my mind to being your Treasurer.

I'm not shy but I'm not quite as clever as I like to think I am. I thought about making a song of sorts, I can't sing so that might not work out to well.

So I was wondering if any one has any advice or constructive criticism to help out. The above is nowhere near a final draft, so lots of can be changed as necessary. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Nouw]

Just say I am against Justin Bieber. You'll get elected in a heartbeat. Other than this and going to Youtube and listening to JFK's speeches I'm all out.

 

[Thedayrecker]

Tell them if they fail to elect you, the terrorists win. /thread

 

[Counter_Southpaw]

Whole thing's a popularity competition. No one's going to listen to your speech for the details of what you would do if elected. They're going to listen to you and think, "Is he charismatic? Is he attractive? Is he funny?" MAKE JOKES, and don't take yourself too seriously.

 

[Aqualung]

I think you need to spice it up a bit. Try this:

Good afternoon, Central Sophomores. My name is Lance Steele, tae kwon do third-degree black belt, champion shark wrestler and patent-holder of the Flying Reverse Corkscrew Piledriver sexual position as demonstrated in the 2008 feature film Backdoor Sluts 9.

With your help, I plan to do much more than just become your class treasurer. I plan, in fact, to make the post of class treasurer my proverbial *****. Not in a bad San Quentin type of way, but in a loving pimp-to-hoe relationship like that modeled by my personal hero Dolemite and his number one lady, Queen Bee. As treasurer I will spend our class' money on only the very pimpingest bling, the finest grades of cocaine, and the highest quality kickass kung fu honies this side of Harlem. As a member of the Eastside Rollin' Crips, the Latin Kings and Jurassic 5 -- I was the sixth member, back when they had a mandolin in the lineup -- I know the locations of the most profitable corners and the best parties in town. From my elite jeet kune do training I have learned and strongly believe that, like the Good Book says, you have to get your roll on any way you can, and above all make your moves with no history, no thought, running on pure, sublime instinct and obeying only the code of the jungle. I promise to bring this philosophy to what for lack of a better term I will call my "work" as your Treasurer.

(You don't have to use that exact wording, of course. Just sort of a proof of concept.)

This man here knows what he's doing. The only way to get elected in anything in high school is to be amazingly humorous.

That, or be the only one running for the position.

 

[Amazigh]

Attempt to do the entire thing while sounding as similar to Morgan Freeman as you possibly can.

 

[LethalBargi]

I'm not shy but I'm not quite as clever as I like to think I am. I thought about making a song of sorts, I can't sing so that might not work out to well.

See that right there with that thinking you wont win, be more confident in your own abilities, second you must relate to your peers show them that you are like them and you wont get where you need without them do not show off what you did mention one thing eg. " I am a active member in some of our schools extracurricular activities as many of you are too, but i also seek with your help to climb another step in building my skills as becoming our schools treasurer..."
when you relate to people they accept you more.
hope that helps.

 

[x434343]

Attempt to do the entire thing while sounding as similar to Morgan Freeman as you possibly can.

Or Liam Neeson. Or SEAN CONNERY.

 

[Amazigh]

Attempt to do the entire thing while sounding as similar to Morgan Freeman as you possibly can.

Or Liam Neeson. Or SEAN CONNERY.

Yes definately! Maybe changing accent with each line between the three might combine the sheer awesomeness.

 

[LastMondaysHangover]

Find those photos of your opponent.........you know, THOSE photos.....

 

[x434343]

Attempt to do the entire thing while sounding as similar to Morgan Freeman as you possibly can.

Or Liam Neeson. Or SEAN CONNERY.

Yes definately! Maybe changing accent with each line between the three might combine the sheer awesomeness.

Don't forget to mention Montezuma's prick-ness. Or Gandhi's genocidal tendencies.

 

[Summerstorm]

Bah... you talk to your PEERS not some old, cold management. Try to be funny (but not clownish), relaxed. SPRINKLED with confidence and bit professionalism. (But not arrogant). You are not there to impress teachers with complicated words or confuse people into voting for you, like a politician.

And, VERY important: BE different than the other candidates. Sometimes it is enough that THEY REMEMBER you.

To be honest: Do any of the voters care about who gets the job? Probably they just like the diversion. Play to that.

 

[Kpt._Rob]

As I recall from back when I was in high school, the people who got elected always did something stupid for their speech. Like dance to the James Bond theme song. So, my suggestion to you, lose the speech, and dance to the James Bond theme song. Seriously, no offense to any high schoolers here, I do realize there are exceptions, but when I was in high school, the vast (vast [vast]) majority of the people made my pet rock look smart. Meaning, if you want to win, you have to appeal to their stupidity.

 

[Sarahanita]

Hey I need help as well, I need make my audience feel included. I'm going for head girl at a school in New Zealand.
Here's what I've written
Tena koutou katoa.
He mihi nui tenei ki a koutou katoa i raro i te tuanui o tenei whareruruhou.

My name is Sarah Brown, a descendant of Waimana and Torere, Ngai Tuhoe and Ngai Tai.

I believe that I have the strength, the support and the vision to be Head Girl of Taoroa (Trident High School) in 2015.

I am a student sitting in the same chair as you, setting my educational foundation at school with the drive to be successful in the future.

I am passionate about helping others to achieve the goals our parents and our tipuna (ancestors) have bestowed upon us.

I want to ensure Academic Success whilst enhancing the Cultural and Sporting success and accolades of our school.

As a leader of our Kapahaka group and an influential member of the Young Enterprise Scheme and Te Aka Motuhake I have proven leadership and guidance skills for the role of Head Girl.

What do I offer, you ask?
I offer to lead the school in conjunction with the hardworking and dedicated staff of Taoroa.
I will identify areas of improvement of the school.
And I will organise and liaise with next years prefects and the many groups within our school community on how we can maintain and excel further as a school.

With the passion of my culture and academic success bestowed upon me by my tipuna, I believe that I have gained the leadership and guidance skills to be Trident High School's Head Girl of 2015.

He mihi nui tenei ki a koutou.
No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, tena ra koutou katoa.

 

[Agkistro]

If you want to make a big impact and need a boost of confidence, all you really need to know is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO1Q7F23DxM

 

[know whan purr tick]

Good afternoon my fellow Central Sophomores, my name is Garrett Walker, and with your help I, Garrett Walker, can become your class treasurer. As treasurer I, Garrett Walker, will be keeping records of our spending, a position I am qualified for. When they said "freedom is not free," I, Garrett Walker, calculated the costs of perpetual war and it isn't pretty. As a member of the school Marching Band and Track Team I, Garrett Walker, know where hard work can get those who are dedicated... the land of milk and honey. From my level four classes I, Garrett Walker, have learned and strongly believe that setting your mind to something can help you accomplish great things, and I, Garrett Walker, have set my mind to being your Treasurer so that you can treasure these fleeting moments of youth and remain ignorant to the horrors of this sick World. EXCELSIOR!!!