Canidates for the '96-'97 school year Senatorial elections
On campus canidates
Corrie Bergren
My name is Corrie Bergren and I am running for the position of an on-campus senator. In the SGA I plan on advocating more recycling on campus and will plan Earth Day activities on the quad.
Mike Bonfanti
Hi, I am Mike Bonfanti from Salem, New Hampshire. This year I am seeking the position of Senator for the Freshman Class. I feel that my energetic personality and past experience in dealing with others has supplied me with the skills and motivation needed to fulfill the duties of Senator. As leader of a local youth soccer program I thoroughly enjoyed teaching youngsters the game I love. I also feel that my position of treasurer of my high school theatre group as well as a member of a local theatre organization have instilled in me the leadership qualities and confidence necessary to be a student representative. I feel very comfortable around others and will therefore enjoy interacting with my fellow classmates, incorporating your suggestions to influence the government of OUR school. Again, when it comes time to select your Freshman Senator remember the name Mike Bonfanti.
Uri Braun
I, Uri Braun, hereby declare myself a candidate to be your senator, on campus. Goals: Daka, fairly distributing funds to student organizations, keeping the SGA office open more hours: change for laundry will be available more hours, old tests will be more accessible, problems will be solved faster, strengthening and expanding the SGA, giving students more of a say by including more people in student government. Want more of a say: vote Uri Braun for senate.
Richard Brunet
Fellow WPI students, my name is Richard Brunet, a senator candidate. I'd be priveledged to be an on campus senator giving the students their voice. I fell that an on campus senator better voices the opinions and stresses the real needs of the students. I feel a senator needs to be in touch with the student body on more than a political level. Beyond wanting to voice the student body, I also enjoy getting involved in the general campus life I hope to improve. I enjoy any sport but mainly lacrosse and snowboarding as well as various clubs. With your help, I hope to be an active member of the WPI community.
Tara Carrie
Hi, my name is Tara Carrie and I'm running for re-election as an on campus senator. I run cross country and play softball. I am also currently in SGA and the Pre-Health Society and have a little sister through Big Brother/Big Sister at the Elm Park Elementary School.
Eric Cernak
I have a fresh outlook and ideas about what should be done in the student government. If given the chance I hope to make changes that will affect the majority of the student body instead of the minority. For example, such things as the movie channel ought to be funded. Many students on this campus receive great enjoyment from this service. We've seen the direction the school is taking and it would be refreshing to get some new outlooks and perspectives on some of the older topics. Thank you for your consideration.
Bruce Cox
My name is Bruce Cox. I am running for the position of on campus senator. I am involved in AFROTC, the SFS and the Karate Club. I have been involved with leadership activities for most of my life. Through scouts, I held the position of senior patrol leader and finally acheived the rank of eagle scout.
Krishnend Dutt-Mazumdar
Fellow Whoopie Students. It's that time of re-election. I want to be YOUR senator. Power to the people. There can be no progress without struggle. I will struggle for you. I will fight for the issues that students find important. If administration and faculty are a brick wall, I will bang my head against it until it crumbles or not. I don't promise anything, except to hold the students interests above other petty internal things. Most of these letters of candidacy sound really self-important to me, so here I go. I am the only one for You. Vote for me - Simba.
Brock Ehnert
Hello fellow WPI students, my name is Brock Ehnert. I am a freshman this year majoring in Computer Science and playing on the football team. I'm from Devils Lake, North Dakota where I was our Student Council President and a leader in many other organizations. I am interested in all kinds of sports, government, and the technology of tomorrow. I would appreciate your vote to elect me to serve on the SGA. I come up with some creative ideas often and could help WPI be a better college for all of us. I'm very open-minded and would love to discuss any concerns you may have. Whenever you have a concern about SGA or just need someone to talk to, find me. I'm a student like every one of you on this campus so your concerns are very important to me too. If you're planning on voting for the SGA, remember to vote Brock Ehnert for SGA because I'm just a friend of yours looking to better the WPI community to fit yours as well as my own needs.
Jennifer Gamache
What comes to mind when you think of the SGA? A bunch of students scraping to do last night's homework, someone looking for a good college resume item, or something else? I've seen the conflict and 'lack of interest' in the student body. There is conflict between several campus organizations and the SGA over very controversial issues that could have been handled differently and better. Isn't there a better way to accomodate everyone? Have you ever seen the SGA openly ask the student body about campus issues? I don't think I have. What do you think about the West Street project, a campus center, or changing the school's name? Has anyone ever asked you about it? The student body ahs a right to have a say in what happens on their campus. You, after all, are paying for these projects. As a senator, I owuld help make the issues known to the student body and bring the ideas and comments gained to a full discussion. The student body needs to be unified somehow. This is a good place to start. The choice is yours: Do you want a say in your campus decisions, or are you willing to let a bunch of strangers hand you a decision that you never even knew was being made?
Pete Gramp
It is too often that excellent ideas and needed changes are sugested to the Student Government, only to be tabled for petty items which effect hardly anyone! The Student Government was designed to be the voice of the campus, but currently has been voicing next to nothing. There is not nearly enough action taken on the vast majority of undergraduate's views. I, for one, am sick of the lack of care shown for the campus' opinions as a whole! What our campus and Student Government needs is someone who will take action, someone who will represent your views.
I have already taken action, over and above the actions of current senators, to propose that the mailroom deliver mail on Saturdays. This is just one of the many topics which effects the whole campus, but is not acted upon. I want to have your vote heard, for this is your campus. I have taken action, and will take action for you again. Do not settle for this lack of care for the student body! Make your say heard, and vote for action. Vote Pete Gramp for SGA Senator.
Chris Pinard
Hello. My name is Inigo... oh, sorry. My name is Chris Pinard, and I'm running for SGA Senate. I'm a sophomore who, to be completely honest, has no prior experience with being a member of any such governing body. However, I would like to think that my previous attendance at meetings have given me a certain feel for the way things work in SGA. I would also like to think that I have a unique viewpoint and my own skills at rational reasoning to help me make the right decisions in matters concerning the welfare of the campus. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your vote.
Sundeep P. Reddy
My name is Sundeep and I am running for re-election for on-campus senator. I have been involved with SGA since January of last year. The two committees I have been a part of are Committee of Student Life Issues (CSLI) and Committee of Academic Issues (CAI). For CSLI, I was part of bringing the changes to the meal plan and the new Grille, and also the extended hours for Founders Commons. I am involved with a lot of on-campus activities (student alumni society, play for stage band & jazz ensemble, RA, American Institute for Aeronautics & Astronautics, Men's Varsity Crew, tour guide, and society of Physics Students), which leads to a diverse interaction of the student body. So, I hope you cast your vote for me (I'm at the bottom). Thank you. I also organize "College Fest", which I hope you went to.
Casey Richardson
A senator represents. Although this is an obvious statement, it is crucial that a Senator value the ideas of the Student Body above his/her own. As your Senator I will listen to your ideas, present them in the Senate, and accomplish them. Many of you come from High Schools like mine, where the Student Council's only power consists of planning school dances. We are college students now, and it is time to vocalize our ideas, empower our voices, and realize our visions. This is my goal, and if it is yours then I am your candidate.
Derek Sickman
I, Derek Sickman, am announcing my candidacy for the position of on-campus Senator. I have been a senator since last November, and I am currently the Treasurer of Class II organizations (club sports) and serve on the Appropriations Committee. Serving as a senator has been a challenge, as well as a positive experience for me. I have enjoyed working with all of the current senators and executives, and dealing with the administration. I would lioke to continue as an on-campus senator for another year.
Adam Woodbury
I am running for re-election to the position of Student Government Senator because I feel that I can represent the student body in an effective and accurate manner. As a senator for over a year now, I have seen many important issues arise that I have worked hard to deal with and inject student opinion. I feel it is important to remain in constant contact with my constituency and properly represent their opinions and values. For example, on the recent issue with funding the SocComm movie channel, in following with my constituency, I was a strong supporter of the issue and did my best to push it through. I am currently the Chair of the Committee on Student Life Issues and am currently working on acquiring a new change machine on campus, looking at the possible name change of 'The Engineers', and various Food Service issues on campus. Should I be re-elected I will continue to truly represent the students, and not my own agenda. As many students will tell you, I make an effort to be available to others, will always explain the current situation to students, and often get new ideas for future projects from them. Please, vote for Adam Woodbury, #11 on the On-Campus ballot, Sept 30th to Oct 4th.
Off campus canidates
Elaine Bell
Hi everyone, I'm Elaine Bell from Plainfield, CT. Currently residing on West St., I am running for reelection as an off-campus senator. I am a senior Civil/Environmental Engineering student. I transferred to WPI last fall. As senator, I would do my beset to take everyone's best interests into view when deciding and improving on all aspects of WPI.
Jonathan Chaillet
Hi. I'm Jonathan Chaillet. I am a class of '98 CS major. I've been a Student Government Senator for about a year now. I am currently serving on the Committee on Student Life Issues and the Public Relations committee. For those of you who don't know me, I'm the guy with the cowboy hat. If you have a car, it's possible I may have fixed it for you. I would like to continue what I've started with my committee work. You can help by VOTING FOR ME!
Tanya Corrado
My name is Tanya Corrado and I am running for an off-campus senatorial position. I am an on-campus senator and am running for re-election. As far as my background is concerned, I am a transfer student from Holy Cross and this is my second year at WPI. My major is mechanical engineering and my estimated graduation is 1999. Although I have certain views already established, I am very open minded and plan to carry that with me when it comes to representing the off campus WPI community. I am not directly involved in the Greek society, but I realize that the majority of off campus students are, and I will gladly accept any suggestions that are made to me and bring them to SGA meetings. I hope you will consider me for the position I am seeking. Thank you.
Brett E. Fricke
Hello. My name is Brett E. Fricke and I am seeking one of the Off-Campus Senatorial positions. As a great many of the WPI students who live off campus are, I am a Greek. I am a proud member of one of the Greek Houses on campus. Therefore it pretty much goes without saying that I'll intelligently support Greek causes in the Senate. I am also aware that there are a plethora af Non-Greeks who live off campus. I am your representative, too. I will support your cause to the best of my ability. I am always reachable via email: fricke@wpi.edu. Please remember to vote, and to vote for Brett E. Fricke. Thank You.
Ed Hallissey
This will be my fourth year as a senator, and I thank all of you who've kept me here and bothered to be involved at all with what goes on at our school. We have experienced many changes in our institution, both physical and ideological, in the last few years. This among other things allows us the opportunity to mold a new direction for student involvement and initiative in several different areas. It is up to us, the students, to seize our school and make it run the way we want it to. For those of you who know me, you know that I'm here to destroy the status quo, ensure fair and just social freedom, and squash pettiness and B.S. in order to concentrate on serious issues affecting all of us. If you don't know me yet, I dare you to try and make as much noise as I am going to this year at this institution.
Matthew Herr
My name is Matthew Herr and I am running for the position of off-campus senator. I am a third year chemical engineering student with a concentration in environmental engineering. I would tell you that it has been my lifelong dream to serve my fellow students in a position in student government, but that would be stupid. I am not a political fanatic, I am a normal student who wants to try something new. I am doing this not to beef up my resume, but to see if I can try to help out my classmates in some way. If you vote for me it will probably not affect your life at all and yet you will be helping me get a job when I graduate. Wouldn't you want someone to do the same for you?
Patrick Holcomb
My name is Patrick Holcomb, and I am running for a senatorial position for student government. Being an upperclassman, and an active member in both on and off campus events, I posses the experience and the leadership that will well represent us, the WPI community.
Seth Kintigh
As a senator for the past two years I've always done my best to talk to my constituents and vote in their best interests. As an off-campus student involved in the greek community, sports, WPIR, IEEE and other organizations I feel I well represent the off-campus student body. If you would like to elect an experienced, fiscally responsible senator with strong school spirit I think you should consider me.
Christopher Mello
My name is Chris Mello and I am running for the position of off-campus senator. I am a member of the Class of 1997 and a finance management major. I have been a member of the Senate since C-Term last year. I have just recently been appointed to the appropriations committee and the chair of public relations for the Senate. I am a member of Masque, MWRep, the Science Fiction Society, the Society for Medieval Arts and Science and several other organizations on campus. I am working hard to improve the lines of communication between the many groups on campus. In order to do my job to the best of my ability I need your input. I want to hear what you have to say. I want to make WPI a better place for everyone. I will make a difference for YOU! VOTE for CHRIS MELLO on October 4th.
Kevin Nordberg
My name is Kevin Nordberg and I am runnig for a senatorial position in WPI's Student Government Assocoaition. I am currently a junior majoring in CE, and feel that I can devote the necessary time and effort to fulfill my position if elected.
I the past two and a half years at WPI, I have been involved in many activites and hobbies which have allowed me to meet a large number of students from all aspects of campus life. I offer an open minded approach to all students requests and needs. I am a member on the WPI alpine ski team, co- rush chairman for my fraternity, as well as an active individual in community service. I feel that the position of an SGA senator would be a welcome challange in my life.
I am also able to meet the time obligations of an SGA senator. I will have more than the reguired two office hours per week. I also plan to attend every meeting, retreat or other gatehering of the senatorial body. If any of you have any questiuons or comments, please feel free to email, campus mail or call me. My email adress is chocha@wpi.edu, my box # is 1567 and my phjone # is 756-1675. Thank you for your time in reading this and please vote on either September 30th or on October 4th.
Jennifer Reese
Hello!! My name is Jennifer Reese, a sophmore Chemical Engineering major, running for an off-campus senator position. Currently, I am an active senator on SGA and served as chair of the Committee on Elections last year. In addition to my involvement in SGA, I am a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma, on the Women's Softball Team and involved in other campus activities. I would like to continue working with other senators on making academic, social and campus improvements that would benefit the student body. So, when voting on September 30- October 4, I would appreciate your vote.
Kelly Sciara
Hi! I'm Kelly Sciara, a biotechnology major in the class of '99. I am running for off-campus senator for SGA. I am the Chapter Representative for the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and sit on Panhel. I'm also involved in several other activities. As a concerned student I'd like to be on SGA so that I will be involved in making the decisions that count. I hope you keep me in mind when you go to the polls from September 30th - October 4th.
Michael D. Scott
The only thing more rewarding than living up to an institution's goals and ideals, is having a part in their creation. As a concerned and informed member of the WPI community, I wish to be allowed to once again represent my fellow students as a n SGA senator. In turn, I will do my best to make decisions that uphold the outstanding honor and reputation on which this school was built. Thank you very much.
Richard Tino
I, Richard Tino, hereby announce my candidacy for an off-campus Senatorial seat. I know that I can represent fully the interests of our community. My activities are very diverse: I am a member of two professional societies, American Nuclear Society, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, I am in the band and Pep Band, I am also a brother at Lambda Chi Alpha.
Tom Winrow
My name is Tom Winrow and I am seeking an Off-Campus Senator position. I am a sophomore at WPI studying computer science. I plan to represent all off campus students who feel they are often neglected. I am a member of a fraternity, so I also intend to look out for their best interest. I'm always available, I can be reached via e-mail at twinrow@wpi.edu.
