NEST+m Upper Grades Student Government · 2026–27
Mark Kropf for 11th Grade Rep.
As junior class representative, I’ll listen beyond my own circle and bring students’ concerns to the administration. Drawing on my experience in clubs and group projects, I’ll work to strengthen connections across our school and help every student feel heard and represented.
Why I’m running
Students should feel heard.
I’m running for junior class representative because I want students to feel heard and more connected to one another. To me, being a representative means listening carefully, bringing students’ concerns to the administration, and following up so people know what happens next.
At NEST+m, I’ve helped organize people in robotics club and taken the lead in group projects, including last year’s science fair. I’ve also led research projects during internships. These experiences have taught me how to keep a group organized and help people use their strengths to work together.
What I would bring to this position is a willingness to look beyond my own experience. Through different classes, clubs, and research projects, I’ve worked with people who approach problems differently. I want to bring that same openness to representing our grade.
One change I’d advocate for is a clearer process for students to raise concerns and hear back about them. This could include an anonymous feedback form and regular updates on the issues brought to student government. Students should know whether a suggestion is being considered, what progress has been made, or why something may be difficult to change.
To represent our whole grade, I’d actively seek input outside my friend group and make room for students who are less comfortable speaking up. I’d look for shared concerns while also taking smaller groups’ needs seriously.
My vision for NEST+m is a community where students understand and support each other. I want to help make practical improvements that build trust and make students feel that their voices matter.
- An anonymous feedback form so anyone can raise a concern.
- Regular updates on what student government is doing with your suggestions.
- Input from beyond my friend group, including students who rarely speak up.
Qualifications
Dependable, organized, and clear.
I’ve shown leadership by taking initiative and helping others stay organized. I’ve taken the lead in many group projects, including last year’s science fair, where I helped keep our work moving forward. In robotics club, I help organize the group so everyone understands what’s going on. I’ve also helped professors collect and organize research data using scientific equipment, including a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
These experiences have taught me that leadership means being dependable, communicating clearly, and helping others work toward a shared goal.
How to vote · 11th graders
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