By ANDREW GOUDSWARD

News Editor

The Student Government Association held elections today to decide the students who will run the SGA next year.

Following a 45 minute debate between the 10 candidates, the freshmen, sophomore and junior students voted and chose their council. Sophomore Sean Gilbert of Wall, junior Olivia Reizer of Wall and junior Samantha Mustari of Colts Neck were elected to the SGA council. Freshman Lauryn Masciana of Middletown was named vice president and junior Sean Cavanagh of Middletown was elected president.

Cavanagh said he was surprised when he heard the announcement.

“I didn’t believe it at first,” he said. “Out of everyone there I didn’t think I was the most qualified for it. I’m still getting over the initial shock.”

During the debate, Cavanagh proposed adding more athletic events  to the school calendar to boost excitement within the school.

“Students shouldn’t have to divide spirit and enthusiasm between their home high school and CHS,” he said. Cavanagh added that CHS needs to have a greater presence within the community.

The debate discussed topics ranging from communication to fundraising for additional tables and chairs outside the cafeteria.

Junior Halie Aaron of Ocean proposed that next year’s SGA should do a better job communicating their ideas to the student body.

Masciana agreed, saying she experienced communication problems first hand, even as the sole class council member to regularly attend this year’s SGA meetings. The candidates also discussed ways to revamp spirit week including by adding incentives for the winning class.

“We need to reignite the flame about school spirit,” Gilbert said.

Gilbert  proposed setting up a database whereby CHS alumni could connect with current students with similar interests. Something Gilbert believes “could be useful for students later in life.”

Cavanagh said he has high hopes for the upcoming year.

“We all have our heart into this, we all different ideas and I think we can really change the school for the better.”