As the Christmas Drive kicks off, the Herald has decided to check back in with our student body President and Vice President. This interview with Student Government President Max Tuttle and Vice President Mary Kate Healy began on a sentimental note, when they discussed their favorite memories of drives from years past. A few noteworthy moments that were mentioned included teacher sumo wrestling tournaments, and the flash mob from the end of last year’s drive that went viral. However, the question still remains: what does SG have up its sleeve for this Christmas season?
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The two major additions to this year’s Drive are Monday’s chess tournament and a change in rules for the Penny Wars that begins this Tuesday. The chess tournament requires a five-dollar donation and is structured similarly to the ping pong tournament. There will be a final faceoff between the top two competitors at the assembly at the end of the drive. Penny Wars will be a more inclusive activity this year, with what Vice President Healy calls “a little extra incentive.” The first place winner of the Penny Wars will earn a slop day, and the second and third place finishing classes will participate in a spirit day— for the price of $1 and $2 respectively.
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The conversation then pivoted to a discussion on the goals of SG for this year’s Drive. President Tuttle’s answer to the question of how he would like his Drive to be remembered focused on the experience of the Drive itself : “We want this Drive to be one that people would remember when they talk about it a year from now : ‘Do you remember last year’s Christmas Drive, that was so fun.’” When asked about a set goal for money to be raised, the two SG leaders placed an emphasis on the families that Benet will be helping, instead of the money earned. “We’re going to make a huge difference in these people’s lives so I don’t think we’re really worried about breaking the record,” says Healy, “I mean we would like to, but we don’t have to.” The two seem excited for what is to come out of this year’s drive— both financial success and the memories that will be made— without losing sight that, after all, the Drive is for the children.