On March 22^nd, NDP Upper Level students heard Candidates’ Speeches for the election of officers for the 2017-2018 school year. Students announced their candidacy for the positions in the Student Council, Athletic Association, and Christian Community Awareness Program earlier this month. The Student Council is the student government of NDP and runs the Student-Faculty Board, helps to organize Open House, and sponsors many events throughout the year. The Athletic Association organizes and sponsors intramural sports, Dodge for Love, and Gym Meet. The Christian Community Awareness Program aims to serve the community by organizing the Red Cross Blood Drive, Pasta for the Philippines, and Penny Queen.

After the girls announced their candidacy, each made campaign posters to hang up in the school. Students running for the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President of each organization gave speeches to the student body on Wednesday to discuss their qualities and plans if elected. Make sure to cast your vote for these very important leadership positions!