FroshComm Application FormCalling all potential leaders of the class of 2020…

Could you be (one of) the chosen leader(s) of the freshman class?Are you interested in student government?

Apply for FROSHCOMM!

The Freshman Committee (or FroshComm) is a group of Thomas Jefferson 9th graders that run the freshman class government until class elections are held in November after homecoming. FroshComm is responsible for organizing the Freshman Homecoming activities, including class musical extravaganza, class float, spirit day participation, and much, much more. It is a great way to meet new students and to dive right into your Jefferson experience, especially if you want to hold an elected leadership position!

If this interests you, please email a completed application to sga.tjhsst@gmail.com with the subject line as “2020 FroshComm Applications – YOUR NAME”. Selections will be announced by June 21st (via email). If you have any questions, please contact the Student Government Association (SGA) at sga.tjhsst@gmail.com or check out our website: tjsga.weebly.com or tjhsst.edu/sga

Note: Applicants must also be available to attend various Student Leadership activities during the summer, including:

● End of August, Date TBD: Student Leadership Retreat (noon to noon at Camp Highroads)

● There may be additional planning meetings with both FroshComm members and the SGA before the retreat; please indicate below when you are unavailable during the month of August.

Dates you are unavailable in August 2016:

If selected, more details will follow. The retreat is chaperoned by Class and SGA sponsors.

Name _____________________________________________________________ Gender__________________Middle School ______________________________________ Phone Number_______________________Email ___________________________________________________________List any fall sports commitments___________________________________________________

Please complete this form AND a 500 word MAXIMUM essay describing what leadership skills or experiences makes you believe that you are qualified to be a part of FroshComm. If leadership is new to you, please describe what your hopes are for student leadership at TJ

Applications are due by Friday, June 3th!

“FroshComm was the best decision of my TJ career. Some of my closest friends at TJ, some of whom I have never had classes with in any of my four years, I made through FroshComm. It introduced me to the loving Student Government family here at TJ and one of the events I am most passionate about: Homecoming Week. Plus, it was cool getting the opportunity to fist bump President Obama’s hand."

− Anant DasClass of 2015, FroshComm 2011Student Government Association President, 2014-2015

“FroshComm was the perfect way to introduce me to TJ and SGA. Planning SGAevents is fun and you get to meet a lot of your classmates and help them have agreat Homecoming Week! As a part of FroshComm, you also get to meet a bunchof upperclassmen who are in SGA and they are really helpful to learn about TJ and SGA. I have been a member of SGA ever since FroshComm and I have lovedevery second of it!"

− Kaila SteinClass of 2016, FroshComm 2012Student Government Association Class of 2016 Senator, 2014-2015

“I came to TJ knowing eight kids from my base school, but FroshComm gave me five more friends right in the middle of the summer. Once school started, I began to befriend even more people because of all the work we had to do as FroshComm members. It allowed me to help develop my class' (2016's) spirit into what it is today. Moreover, it was easy to balance with schoolwork since my responsibilities were in the beginning of the year, so there weren't any conflicts with academics."

− Jacob BrowerClass of 2016, FroshComm 2012

“Being on FroshComm was a great and valuable experience for me. It allowed me to break the ice with numerous students in my class as well as meet many helpful upperclassmen."

− Steven LiClass of 2017, FroshComm 2013Student Government Association Executive Committee Member 2014-2015

“Being in FroshComm was definitely the best decision I made this year. There weren’t that many people who came to TJ from my middle school, so FroshComm introduced me to new friends before school even started. Planning Homecoming was really hype!!!! FroshComm got me involved in Class Council, which is also an incredibly rewarding experience. In short, apply to FroshComm!!!"

− Emily WangClass of 2018, FroshComm 2014Freshmen Class (Class of 2018) Secretary, 2014-2015

“FroshComm was a great way for me to meet people both in my class and in the classes above me before coming to TJ. Through FroshComm, I met so manyolder students in the SGA who have been mentors to me in my past few years at TJ. It's a great way to meet people and really dive into and become partof the TJ culture!"

− Kristin MyersClass of 2017, FroshComm 2013Student Government Association Executive Committee Member 2014-2015

“I liked FroshComm because it provided me with an opportunity to help my class out by planning homecoming. As a freshman, the whole school isn't really expecting much of you in the Homecoming Spirit Competitions, and to be able to impress some of the upperclassmen with our Musical Extravaganza, Float, and general class spirit was a really rewarding experience."

− Millen AnandClass of 2016, FroshComm 2012

“FroshComm was one of the best experiences of my freshmen year because coming into TJ, I only knew one other person, but because I was on FroshComm, I got to meet other freshmen and upperclassmen before the school year evenstarted. I also got to be involved in planning and running homecoming week(my favorite time of the year at TJ) and met a lot of other freshmen through that!"

− Holly FrankClass of 2016, FroshComm 2012Student Government Association Executive Committee Member 2014-2015

“I found FroshComm to be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. It was a great way to become a part of the TJ community. FroshComm is one of the highlights of my freshmen year!"

− Nick BegotkaClass of 2018, FroshComm 2014Freshmen Class (Class of 2018) President, 2014-2015