“Here at Morgan Im involved in a bit of everything, from fencing and tennis to spirit squad and the women in STEM club,” said Taylor Breen in her speech in front of freshman, sophomores, and juniors last Thursday to all students from freshmen to juniors

On May 7th, Breen and three other students spoke in the Morgan gym during advisory as part of the 2026 student government elections. That period students returned back to class to vote for their school wide treasurer and president – the only positions that included multiple candidates.

The candidates for treasurer were, junior Hendrick Bausch and sophomore Mathew Jones; for president, juniors, Taylor Breen and Grace Holecz.

121 sophomore and junior voted, and 35 freshmen students voted – awarding Mathew Jones as treasurer, and Taylor Breen as president.

“Everyone’s voice is important,” said Breen while delivering her speech.

In his speech to the students, new treasurer, Jones said, “I am very passionate about finances and truly want to improve the school, so that we can make our time at Morgan as enjoyable as possible” directing this to the students, after talking about his experience in finances, giving his peers confidence in his skills.

“Ever since the age of 10, I have been investing, saving, and budgeting my money. I have over $11,000 in stocks, a budgeting plan for my paychecks, and I recently started a finance club where I help others learn about finances.” said Jones

Morgan tries giving students the space to pursue what they are interested in. “Running for treasurer was something I was excited to do; I have always loved finances and this role is a way for me to express myself in our school.” said Jones

“It was a little nerve racking to talk in front of the whole school, but it was a good experience on stepping out of my comfort zone,” said Jones.

Three executive positions in the school wide student government ran unopposed. Sophomore Vice President Andrew Costanza, who ran unopposed, raised concerns for people just participating in student government for no real reason. “Of course this is good for me, as it relieves any stress of having to speak in front of the whole school, but I also find it to be bad, as it shows a lack of interest in the student government for our class.”

Costanza, giving his opinion of how people should not just be handed the position but put their all into it said “If the people being reelected are doing everything perfectly, then they should have to prove that,” Costanza’s view raises the question of if the student government race is really even a race or competition.

“This is the second year I have not had to give a speech in order to be elected to my position and the second year as well for everyone else on the current sophomore student council,” said Costanza. Highlighting the lack of competition adding onto only having three votings across all grades.