On April 9, three pairs of candidates gathered over Zoom for Hill’s annual co-presidential SGA debate. From discussing priorities of better communication to listing goals of fostering community amidst COVID-19 and creating a more diverse campus, here is a recap of the candidates and their main points.

Sarah Jiang ’22 and Noah Toole ’22:

Throughout the debate, Sarah Jiang ’22 and Noah Toole ’22 emphasized their unique backgrounds and diverse experiences, which they believe would allow them to better represent and empathize with the student body. They mention that both their differing experiences and strengths balance each other out well. While Jiang is an international student from Shanghai, China who enjoys participating in the arts, Toole is a local day student who focuses on athletics. Jiang stated that the two could encompass many aspects specific to Hill, coming from different cultures, countries, and interests. 

The pair also spoke of their goal to diversify Hill’s campus, whether that be diversity in race, gender, or religion. They list another one of their main priorities as better transparency and communication, stating that they want the SGA to be viewed as a “microphone to the administration” as opposed to a hierarchical position. 

“We want to create a new kind of culture on campus where faculty and students aren’t afraid to speak up,” Jiang said.

Anna Schlegel ’22 and Eddie Proffitt ’22

For their SGA presidential campaign, Anna Schlegel ’22 and Eddie Proffitt ’22 focused on three core aspects—unity, freedom, and communication. Many of their ideas center around bringing various people of the Hill community together. The two proposed that they would organize a Hill Haunted House that all students and faculty can enjoy.

“It will be a coming together of all students from all parts of the community,” Schlegel said. 

The pair also touched on transparency between students and administration, specifically regarding COVID-19 regulations on campus. Schlegel and Proffitt state that, though they may not have the power to change those guidelines, they will facilitate open communication to diffuse tension and frustrations. 

  When commenting on their partner dynamic, Schlegel and Proffitt emphasized how much they complement each other. Schlegel is an experienced, three-year student who has served on the SGA before, and Proffitt is a new student at Hill who can bring a fresh perspective.

“We are the fusion of old and new,” Proffitt said. 

Kiersten Dagg ‘22 and Anthony Wise ‘22

Community proved to be the centerpiece of Kiersten Dagg ’22 and Anthony Wise’s ’22 campaign. The pair stated that as SGA co-presidents, they would take actions to connect and serve the community. They proposed an increase in community service, saying that they hope it would be an opportunity to give back to Pottstown and bond the student body. The pair hopes to lead by example, fostering respect and communication throughout Hill’s campus. 

Dagg and Wise listed a few of their main strengths as their excellent collaboration skills and personable nature. The two stated that they believe that their honesty and transparency with each other, along with their friendly personalities and openness to new ideas, would allow them to serve the Hill community best. Although both candidates are currently day students, they believe that they will still be able to well-represent boarding students as they will both be boarders next year. 

“It is our hope that next school year is most fun and enjoyable for everyone in the Hill community,” Wise said.