Issue date: 9/29/04 Section: News

The class of 2008 faces quite a challenge in deciding just who they believe will be the best candidate to represent them in the Student Government Association.

On Sept. 23 the four candidates took part in a question and answer session explaining their qualifications, ideas and strategies directly to members of the Suffolk community.

Katelyn Crowley, a Leominster, Mass. native and graduate of St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg, MA, said she is "committed to the philosophy that any group of people can accomplish anything at all."

Speaking directly to the class of 2008, Crowley stated, "I will be the voice of your class, and will have your voice echo through mine."

Sean Scanlon, a politically active young man from Guilford, Conn., has worked with Connecticut state senators and for the Howard Dean campaign based out of Manchester, N.H.

Currently involved in the John Kerry Presidential campaign, Scanlon passionately believes that as president he would "be able to speak to people rather than be just someone who runs for office every year."

Matt Mattera, a commuter student from the North End, strongly feels that there needs to be change at Suffolk and that his fellow commuters need a president who will keep them better informed of what is going on.

A self-described "born leader," Mattera wants to revitalize Suffolk as a place of fun and entertainment while addressing the concerns of the students. Mattera said of the 2008 class, "we have an unpolished gem here - let's cut and polish it."

Tim Rosenthal served as a representative in the student government of his Easton, Mass. high school and is looking forward to the opportunity the class presidency provides for implementing not only his ideas, but those of his peers.

Rosenthal, who believes the most important issue facing students is their level of involvement, wants to help his fellow freshmen and make the class of 2008 "the most memorable class in Suffolk history."

Elections for freshman offices will take place in front of the Hub Information desk in the Donahue building. Polls close Thursday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

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