Student Council

I have never got involved with any school I have ever attended. And considering I am going to be at Palmer for a long time I thought I would just jump right in and try to get involved. So two weeks ago we had a representative from student council come by and say that there were about 10 positions open for election if any of us wanted to run. I decided this was my chance. So I ran for a coveted position (class representative). And later that week both me and the girl running against each other were asked to give speeches. And she really came prepared, she had a lot of background in both student and civil government so after she concluded her speech I figured I had no chance. So I made my speech which mainly consisted of a lot of jokes and maybe a little friendly smear campaign. But the crowd seemed to love it. And later we were told the results. And I had the majority of the vote and was elected into the position of First Trimester Representative of Class 113.

I really didn't expect to win but am excited for this opportunity. And what an opportunity to be able to help my class become more involved at Palmer and to be able to serve them so their time here is more enjoyable. The people in student council are amazing. They are one of the most helpful and excited about Palmer bunch of people I have met. Starting Palmer and student council in the summer allows us the opportunity to experience the annual homecoming extravaganza right off the bat. And to be elected into student council a couple days before the big event was an experience. The council always throws a large party the first day of homecoming and last night I had the chance to help with that. We served the local Mexican restaurant Azteca to over 600 people while listening to live bands and a great student talent show. The best thing was that it was a family event. Many students brought their wives and children and were able to experience the homecoming kick off together. My class is awesome they are all very energetic about chiropractic and the school itself.

I found out that being in student council comes with some perks. And the best one is the chairs. I know that may sound silly but the chairs in the class rooms at Palmer need to be lets say updated. But in the Student Council office we sit around this sweet large round table with nice leather chairs. And not to mention the job comes with a little stipend. So all in all so far Palmer is awesome. I think what makes Palmer is the people. Since being there I have had the opportunity to meet some fantastic people who really care about chiropractic and what it can do for everyone.

“Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
--Vince Lombardi