Speech Ideas for Student Council Roles
Speech Ideas for Student Council RolesServing on your school’s student council gives you a say in student activities and a voice with the school administration. It also looks good on college applications. However, to make it onto the student council, you’ll first need to give a speech and gather votes from the other students.
How to Write an Election Speech
Use these suggestions to help you craft a speech they’ll never forget. It’s important that you make sure your speech suits your school and position.
Open With a Humorous Story
Many of you probably know me best for tripping over my feet and falling face first off the stage during prom. Once I got over that embarrassment, I decided I could face you here today.
What I’ve Done Already
From the first day I arrived at Sample High School, I knew I wanted to become more involved. From serving on the school newspaper as the Features Editor to helping plan prom last year, I consistently spend time in leadership roles and try to make this school an even better place than it already is.
Many of you probably know me from my work with Key Club and the volunteer time I’ve spent at Sunnyvale Nursing Home and cleaning up our community park.
Running for the Role of _______
It probably won’t surprise you that I have decided to run for student council for the role of ___________. As student council _________ (role), I will strive to continue to make improvements in the school for every student here at Sample High.
I Understand and Can Do the Job
The student council works side-by-side with the student body and the administration to ensure student events throughout the year are successful. As _______, I will ensure that you have a memorable year.
Please Vote for Me
Today, I am asking for your vote for _______. Should you elect me, I will listen to your concerns and work hard for you. Thank you.
Class or School President Speech Examples
If you’re running for the highest role in your class or school, your speech really needs to stand out.
Make the Opening Stand Out
Hello, my name is John Doe and I’m a junior. I’m not the type of student who will lead a senior prank or skip class with you, but that probably isn’t what you want in a class president anyway. What I do offer is steadfastness, hard work and the ability to work with others even during difficult circumstances while still keeping a sense of humor.
Last year, when the cafeteria stopped serving the salad bar, I was able to get it reinstated by starting a petition, having many of you sign it and taking it to Principal Smith. Because we worked together, we were able to bring the salad bar back, and now it’s better than ever.
My Credentials
During the last three years at Sample High School, I’ve been involved in many activities. I’ve played basketball, spent a short time in the school band, worked on various committees and helped tutor students after school. Last year, I was adopted into the National Honor Society and started an after school club for airplane enthusiasts that meets once a week.
What I’ll Do for You
As your student council president, I vow to end all homework. Just kidding. I can’t do that, but what I can do is be your voice with the school administration and work to make this the best year Sample High has ever had. I will introduce ideas for events, such as a weekly sock hop after high school basketball games and we’ll work together to help the community through volunteer work and showing them just how dedicated the students at Williams are.
Ask for the Vote
I would appreciate your vote for president. If elected, I will continue to fight for the things that are important to students, no matter how big or small they might be. Let’s work together to make our stamp on this community and on the world.
