Hanover College Student senate 

First-Year Senate Position

Rachel Slade

What leadership roles have you held and how will they help you as a Student Senator?
My leadership roles began in 6th grade as a Student Council Representative and progressed from there into Junior High where I served as a representative in 7th grade and Treasurer of Student Council in 8th grade. In High School, my leadership roles and growth as a leader continued while serving as Freshmen and Sophomore Class President, Junior Class Officer while serving as Vice-President of Student Council and finally Senior Class Officer and also serving as President of Student Council. As a Student Council officer, I represented StuCo on the Athletic Leadership Council. In this role I was able to plan activities to unite athletics with school events, such as Pep Rallies, to bring together the entire student body as one in school spirit. Other events included Dodgeball tournaments, Mock Car Crash, and Homecoming events. In the Milford Community, I was honored to be chosen to serve as the student representative to the Milford-Miami Township Drug Free Coalition. My responsibility was to organize a student summit at Milford High School to include students from grades 7-12 to discuss substance abuse issues. These leadership roles have taught me many life skills that will serve me well such as being responsible for meeting my obligations and for my actions, time management, patience with others, being accommodating to the needs of others, listening to and being considerate of others views and opinions, and punctual, being where I need to be on time.

What attributes do you believe a Senator should have?
Attributes a Senator should have include eagerness to jump in and hit the ground running, polite, confident in their beliefs and opinions, encouraging to all members and those they represent, and willing to do what others may be hesitant to do, within reason! The student body should be able to trust their Senators, so integrity is a most important attribute.

Why do you wish to serve on the Hanover College Student Senate?
Being involved in school leadership roles has been a huge part of my high school career. I would like to continue to be involved in a leadership role as part of my college experience. This experience will also lend itself to my major in Organizational Leadership. I love to help others and be involved in events and activities that will contribute to a greater Hanover experience for everyone!!