2026Candidates for SGA
You will be asked to vote for three representatives your grade. Please take a few moments to consider their statement before you vote on your class representatives.
Senior Candidates
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Avery Ahmed
As a class officer I will make a positive difference in my school and represent the ideas and voices of my classmates. I believe student leadership is important because it helps create a strong and more connected school community, while teaching the appointed officers what strong leadership consist of. By holding an SGA office, I would have the opportunity to help organize events, encourage school spirit, and make sure every student feels included and heard.
I hold several strong leadership skills that would help me succeed in the position. I am responsible, honest, empathetic, hardworking, and a good listener. In the past, I have shown leadership through activities such as CFA, Student Ambassadors, Cultural Appreciation, Yearbook, NHS, Beta Club, and Cheerleading. I also am an ambassador for the National Honor Society of High School Scholars, and the top fundraiser, in the Atlanta cohort, for the Saint Jude Leadership Society. These experiences taught me how to work well with others, solve problems, and communicate effectively. I also understand the importance of being reliable and responsible while working with a team.
If elected for SGA, I will contribute positively to both my class and school. I want to facilitate fun activities, support students ideas and opinions, and encourage everyone to get involved in school spirit. I will work hard to represent my classmates and make decisions that benefit the whole student body. Overall, I will be a dedicated and positive leader who is committed to making Dominion Christian School a better place.
MacCailya Duncan
I would be honored to serve again in SGA as a Senior Representative for the 2026–2027 school year. I am a 4-year varsity cheerleader and student ambassador, and I am involved in academic organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Beta Club. I also serve as secretary of the Cultural Appreciation club and was selected as a Junior Marshal. Outside of school, I serve at my church on the media team and the welcome/connect team. Throughout every club and activity, I have learned the importance of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.
I hope to be elected because I want to help make this next school year fun, organized, and memorable for everyone. I believe every student deserves to feel heard, and I would work to make sure all students have a fair opportunity to share their ideas and opinions. I would also help improve communication by making sure themes, events, and activities are announced ahead of time so my peers can stay informed and involved. In addition, I would bring creative fundraising ideas to encourage more participation and support for SGA.
I am committed to representing my class and our student body by working hard to support all events and activities. I also promise to lead with integrity and a Christ-like character.
Janelle Gedeon
In any position as a part of SGA, I will attend to my responsibilties and look for the best interest of the school and my class members. If I were to be elected for this role I would utilized the opportunity to display leadership and apply active communication skills. Being a leader means not only taking initiative, but also knowing what your values are. Having a purpose into your work allows for others to understand your goal which aids in incorporating your impact. I have experience in the duties that and SGA representative must undertake and the time management which is required.
I will serve as the voice of the students with a calm heart and mind. Collaborating with others to hear share ideas and solutions is the mission of the organization. I will act as the bridge between the students and administration. I understand the school's standards and policies and seek to enforce them. I am committed to playing a role in events, activites, and meetings.
Ryder Gibbs
I want the student body to be more involved in all aspects of the school from the football game to the pep rally’s. students should want to be involved in school life not just grades. I want the student body to be more connected through out the whole school year not just because they are on the same sports team.
Students should feel welcome and should feel happy to stay after school. the student body should want to engage with the whole aspect of dominion life. lead one another in fun and christ like activities. I want to join dominion together in ways that this student body has never been united. Not only through christ but through fun and games. I want to be able to leave a legacy of class of 2027 and the hope that senior classes after us can set an example of love for one another and a love for the lord that is prevalent without a doubt.
Lily Haakenson
I would like to be selected as a class officer because I want to help make our school a more positive and welcoming place for everyone. I enjoy working with others, listening to different ideas, and helping students feel heard. Being part of SGA would allow me to represent my classmates and help plan activities to bring our school together. I have leadership experience at my church, I am part of the Student leadership team and Worship team there. I have learned how to communicate with other and be a voice for people through these programs. If I was elected I would bring positive energy, new ideas, student engaging activities, and make sure students are heard. I would be honored to serve my classmates and help make this school year successful and enjoyable for everyone.
Claire Hardman
I desire to be President of SGA, or a representative because I love leadership and would like to make a change in not only our school but also for my class. I will bring ideas to the table that haven’t been brought before and will put them into action.
After being in Chick Fil A leadership for three years along with volunteering, I have learned so many useful skills that will help me with this position that I may hold. Skills such as, effective communication, teamwork, innovation, bringing awareness to what needs to be done, and listening to others needs.
If I were to be on SGA I would make sure my class is seen and able to have a good senior year. Since SGA is all about student life, any issues brought up to me I would attempt to fix. Things such as, better participation at school events, more senior activities and making sure it’s what we actually want, and keeping the senior class on track. I plan to reach all goals that are set and make things fun and enjoyable because school is already hard enough. Not only that, but when it’s time to get serious, I will make sure things are organized, people are on task, and things go as planned.
I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for president of SGA.
Emily Hendrix
As an upcoming senior, I would greatly value the opportunity to be able to be a leader for my peers by serving with the other elected to ensure the needs and wishes of my classmates are met. I plan on doing this by ensuring God is put first in every decision, so that as a class, others are able to see his actions through us.
This past year, the upperclassmen participants of SGA and I took an active role in ensuring things were planned to the detail, with an insight on the opinions of those actually involved. As a representative for our class of 2027, it is important that we ensure opinions from each and everyone are involved in our last special organizations and events, to make it a memorable and meaningful last year of highschool.
As your SGA representative, I plan on contributing opinions not just of my own, but problems and challenges of relevance brought up to us not just by our personal classmates, but fellow high schoolers who have seen things and would like an input on change.
Reagan Kopp
I desire to be a part of SGA to make a positive impact on my peers. I would like to make school events more organized and prepared. I hope that with the right organization this upcoming year can be enjoyable and impactful on every student at Dominion. I also wish, as a senior, to be a role model to underclassmen in leadership and fellowship.
My leadership skills are developed from participation in multiple school organizations and an innate confidence. I can organize and prepare in a timely and detailed manner that will help keep occasions stress-free. Finally, I love helping others and serving my peers in this leadership position is an honor I would give everything to. This is not a role I take likely and I would love the chance to prove it to my peers.
Junior Candidates
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Taryn Brown
This is my 4th year at Dominion. Going here has changed me socially and has made me more interactive with my peers. Overall, I can say that the social aspect of Dominion is very lively and outgoing.
Being a part of SGA allows me to expand my level of creativity and allows me to express my opinions on different opportunities. Through my experience as a Chick-Fil-A leadership member, I have learned qualities such as teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic. I hope by this statement you are able to see me as a future leader of SGA.
Bree Dixon
I would like to join SGA because I want to be more active and help our school by volunteering and doing so much more. I'd love to work with others, share new ideas, and help plan things that people will enjoy.
I believe I’d be a good fit in SGA because I’m dependable, I always try my best, and I always listen. If I am elected, I’ll stay involved, work hard to represent our class, and help with any events and activities as much as possible.
Ty Ellerbee
I wish to be elected to Student Government to lead for my classmates as Student Government makes crucial decisions that affect the student body. What qualifies me for this role is my previous leadership roles and my qualities that make me ready to lead in this office. I have enjoyed serving my classmates during the 2025-2026 school year as a Student Government Representative, this background knowledge enables me to lead diligently. I participate in clubs such as National Beta Club and National Honors Society which are leadership based clubs.
During my 2025-2026 SGA tenure I brought new ideas to the table and even helped make big decisions regarding topics like Homecoming and Retreat. I look forward to being given this opportunity again and bringing even more new ideas to the drawing table. As a Student Government Representative, I will encourage more school events, encourage more student participation at school events, and listen to my classmates when making decisions. I promise to stay hardworking and dedicated to leadership and service of my classmates.
Zoe Jackson
My name is Zoe Jackson, and I have always loved being in leadership since I was little. From being in the president club in elementary school to running a Bible study and being captain of my middle school basketball team, leadership has always come naturally to me. I have also been a part of several clubs such as Mu Alpha Theta, Honors Society, CFA leadership, and Beta.
I would love to be a part of SGA for a couple reasons. One, my heart for leadership and helping those with quieter voices be heard. And two, I would love to be a contributor towards making Dominion a place of friendship, kindness, and fun. I believe SGA is a great way to integrate both my compassion for others and love for leadership into a place of helping our high school.
Finley Morrison
I want to be an SGA Junior class officer this upcoming school year in order to accurately and carefully articulate the wants and ideas of my peers. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience in SGA over the past two school years, and I'd love to continue helping the school through our projects! Being in SGA is such a special experience and it is truly an honor to have served amongst my classmates for so long. And, truthfully, I think I'd enhance my junior year further by doing so once again!
I love being apart of the group; being able to serve, lead, and guide in a safe space where we can come together and value what one another has to say. For me, being a part of SGA means being able to spread the love of God creatively and with real, pure intention. I look forward to every meeting, project, planning process, and conversation we have throughout the year!
Sophomore Candidates
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Chris Cole
I am interested in being a part of SGA because I want to help my peers at Dominion and be someone that they can rely on. I am organized, have great problem-solving skills and I am very creative so I can bring some creativity to SGA. I am committed to making a positive impact with my school community. I will listen to my peers and talk with others about positive ideas that can help my class make a big impact for Christ.
At my old school I was on yearbook committee and participated in tennis and archery. I would love to be more involved at Dominion and I feel this is one way for me to do that. I want to gain more leadership skills and learn how to advocate for myself and others.
Ava Harrison
With one year of SGA under my belt, I know I can make a difference for our school. Not only do I have the experience and know the responsibility and commitment that it takes to be a SGA member, but also it shows how bad I really want this role and how important it is to me. Much like last year, I am still a part of Knightly Praise Band. This means I perform in front of 230 peers every week. Additionally, I sing in chorus which allows me to step in front of not only my peers, but their parents as well. I believe this displays that I’m comfortable speaking in front of crowds. My ability to speak in front of crowds combined with my work ethic makes me the ideal candidate for SGA again next school year.
Moreover, I have attended every single SGA meeting, conference, and participation—if you need me, I got you! I believe that I can be a perfect mediator for not only the staff and administration but also the students that walk through our doors every single day. Some of the things that I will be more than happy to work with during my sophomore year of SGA are participating in setting up and preparing Dominion Christian‘s homecoming. I would be honored to be part of something so traditional and memorable for our students here at Dominion Christian School. If elected, I would be excited to help our school’s administrators coordinate other important events too, such as fundraisers, student and parent fun days, and activities that help boost school spirit. I’m happy to help wherever I can to support and encourage our school family.
Connor Schnall
I will be entering my fourth year here at Dominion, so I have loyalty to the faculty and students, and to this school and our mission statement, to love God and love others. In addition to this, during my time here at Dominion, I have received a numerous amount of High Honor Roll awards and have tried my best to live by our mission statement. When my classmates and I are faced with challenges or adversity either inside or outside of school, I remain optimistic and look to uplift my peer’s morale. I also play basketball for our school which means that I always put 100% effort into anything that I do, including schoolwork and maintaining a good reputation. I work very well in groups of people who share the same faith as me and I enjoy being in the leadership role because I am always looking to help people. Notably, I was voted team captain of the Cross-Country team by my fellow runners. This is a true testament to my leadership, and my peers having full confidence in me to be a good leader that they can depend on.
Faith is a very important aspect of life to me, and this year especially I have grown stronger in my faith to the Lord. Along with my dedication to the Lord, I am dedicated to doing the right things always and being a respectful person to my family, peers, and faculty. Also, I believe I have good relationships with all faculty members, and that could be very beneficial in helping with communication between teachers and students. In addition, at Dominion I have been part of the Student Ambassador program for two years now and have been part of Mu Alpha Theta math honor society this year. I very much enjoy doing both because as a Student Ambassador I get to tour prospective families and tell them about the great school I attend, and in Mu Alpha Theta I can help other students who may be having trouble in math. All in all, I believe that with my leadership skills, my respectfulness, and my communication skills, I have what it takes to be part of the Student Government.
Zite Unigwe
Last year, I had the opportunity to serve as an SGA representative. And it honestly helped me grow in many ways, it taught me how to be a leader, responsibility, and just being a good student. I got to be involved in planning events, listening to what others have to say, and helping make our school feel more connected. Because of my experience last year I want to run again this year and continue being someone students can count on!
I personally think being in SGA isn't just about putting together fun activities and fundraisers. Its also about making sure students actually feel heard. I want to help make this year memorable by bringing new ideas, improving school spirit, and making sure everyone feels included. I want people to feel comfortable coming to me with concerts instead of feeling ignored.
Since I already have experience from last year, I understand how SGA works and what it takes to get things done. I know there's always room for improvement but I'd love another chance to represent our class and make this year better than the last!
Eli Usher
My name is Eli Usher. I am running to be one of the 10th grade Student Government Association Representatives. I have been at the school since I was in 6th grade, and I will contribute to help the school in every way needed. I believe that a strong Student Government is the main contributor of a positive school experience, and I am fully committed to dedicating the time and effort necessary to help our Student Government succeed this year.
I will serve as a beacon of leadership. As your representative on student government, I will listen to your interests and opinions. I will use those interests and opinions and act as a bridge between the student body and the administration. I will look to each challenge with the idea of teamwork. I am not just looking for a title. Whether it is finding ways to improve student's everyday experience, or just helping set up an event, I am willing to do the job. I am looking for the opportunity to work hard behind the scenes to make our school a better place for everyone.
