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To be President (Makoto Nijima TF/AP)

“So, who do you think is going to be the next student council president?” “I’m pretty sure Judy’s going to be the president this year.” “Judy? No way, did you see how panicked she was during the debate?” “Well-” Millie Valent yawned as she watched the other students talk about who was going to win the election. They had been talking about it non-stop ever since they had come into the classroom, and they showed no signs of stopping. She rested her head on her desk and waited for the principal to announce the results. The PA system crackled to life, and the students who had been talking to each other fell silent as they waited in anticipation. “Good morning students!” The principal shouted. “Please stand for the pledge of allegiance!” After going through the usual morning routine, the students sat back down in their seats and eagerly waited for the announcement they had all been waiting for. “And now, to announce the results of the election…” The principal said. “Your new