Friday, November 14, 2008

Inside the Governor's Mind by Jenna Holt, Callaway County

This year’s governor Hannah Xu is a senior from Francis Howell High School, and no stranger to hard work. She has many strong qualities, some of which include extreme dedication and perseverance.
She has been taking on the daunting task of working on house bills; tirelessly going through them, trying to organize which ones she supports and those she does not.
This task could not be accomplished alone, and she relies on an incredibly hard working support staff.
The students comprising this staff had nothing but praise to report regarding the governor. Hannah truly embraces her role, especially considering she did not intend to hold the position of governor. Hannah was elected Lieutenant Governor at last year’s convention, but after the elected Governor stepped down, she was next in line to assume the role. “It was very hard,” Hannah admitted, but she truly manages the stress well and focuses on the tasks ahead.
Hannah’s main goal is to set up a program that forces the delegations to come to YIG more prepared. She would like to create an easier transaction for YIGsters and have more contact with people throughout the year.
This year’s governor put her whole self into the convention, something that will truly benefit this, and next year’s participants.

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