CHAMPION STRATEGIES – PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP – JULY 28, 2021
Speech Ideas for Student Council Roles
Vice President Speech Sample
A vice presidential speech needs to be highly effective to gain student confidence.
Greeting
Instead of starting with my name and what I’m running for, at which point you’ll tune me out and start looking at the smudge on your left shoe, I am going to tell you my favorite memory so far from high school. My first day at Sample High School, I had no idea how to get to my classes. This school is big, and I was lost.
On top of that, I was rushing around trying to find my class and tripped and fell flat on the floor in front of the cutest guy I’d ever seen. Not only was he nice enough to help me up, but several other students rushed to help me, got me to my classroom and made me feel better about how goofy I was.
That was the moment I fell in love with Sample High School. We all help each other and you don’t find that just anywhere.
Why I’m VP Material
One of the reasons I’m running for Vice President for the student council is because I want to give back to the high school I love so much. I want to be that friendly face for new students coming in and a defender for students already here.
During the last two years, I’ve prepared myself to serve as Vice President by taking on extra work organizing a fan club for our football players to cheer them on when they play at home and make sure our school is represented in the stands at every away game. I’ve spent time as an office aid, learning about the everyday running of the school and silently taking notes on what we as students can do to improve things and how we can work with the administration.
What I’ll Do as Vice President
As your Vice President, I will stand beside your president, offering support and stepping in when she is not able to be here or asks for some extra help. I’ll sit on the student council and get actively involved in planning prom, graduation and homecoming. I will always be here to listen to your concerns or to help you off the floor should you fall flat on your face like I did.
Ask for Their Vote
I am asking for your vote for VP of the student council. I love this school, I want to be helpful and I want us all to build memories we’ll remember and treasure forever. Now, if I can just get off this stage without falling on my face, I’ll be in good shape.
Secretary Election Speech Sample
In your secretary speech, explain why you are perfect for the role.
Opening
Today, I want to tell you something about me that you might not know. From the time I was five years old, I’ve been taking guitar lessons. I don’t play in a band and I don’t take music classes at school, but every night when I get home, I pick up my Fender and I relieve any stress from the day by playing a few of my favorite classic rock songs.
Why You Should Elect Me
Learning to play a musical instrument takes a lot of time and stubbornness. There are times when I just wanted to quit because my fingers were raw from trying to learn a new chord or that song just didn’t sound right. However, I stuck with it until I overcame the challenge and that is exactly what I’ll do as your secretary. If there is an issue that needs to be solved, I won’t quit until we figure out a solution. I will bring your concerns to the other council members and like learning a new chord, I will stick with that concern until we figure it out.
Ask for the Vote
I would like your vote for secretary of the student council. You never know, I may even bring my guitar to a student council meeting or two and just set it by my side as a reminder of why we need to work hard to achieve worthwhile things.
