After the disappointing loss, Blake was a little bummed even though he know it was a tough run with so many candidates. A trip to Sonic with mom (and a pep talk), a "way to go" call from Grandma, and a cute candy poster from his buddy Brad and his family quickly dispelled any sorrow from loss. (Thanks guys!)
Ya it was a long shot from the beginning (for all the candidates), but a great, slightly stressful, fun experience for our whole family. Way to go Blake. I'm proud of you for giving it your BEST!
Aunt Kristi Marie had the best speech ever, but we had to cut it down a little and make it easy enough for the kids to really "get". It will be perfect when he's in Jr. High running for Pres! http://kmcriddle.blogspot.com/2008/09/getting-political-relatively-speaking.html
You have to go check this out, it's awesome!
So here is the speech final cut:
Let's get down to business people. My name is Blake Thompson and I'm running for the office of Vice President. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a smart and responsible student. I have CreAtiVE and FUN ideas.
As the oldest of 4 kids and the oldest of 20 cousins, I KNOW about Leadership! I KNOW how to handle TOUGH SITUATIONS!!
My courage, talent and compassion are unsurpassed and what's more, I KNOW how to get things DONE!
I will be a big help to HV. As VP, I will guide the new president into the RIGHT decisions for the RIGHT kids at the RIGHT times!! You can count on me to do my VERY BEST to represent OUR school. I KNOW I'll do great, vote for Blake!
And hey, you know what the difference between a pit-bull and a leader? That's right, this SKYHAWKS SHIRT!!
HV ROCKS!!
It's a piece of cake, vote for Blake!
I'm not a snake, vote for Blake!
Give me a break, vote for Blake!
For goodness sake, vote for Blake!
Make NO MISTAKE! VOTE FOR BLAKE 2008!!!
9 comments:
Angela! this is totally CUTE way to go Blake! love his speech and slogans! but not safe to post school names! i'm just saying i wouldn't want anyone to know what school my kids go to.just from reading my blog blur out the name of the school. just to be safe.
hugs!
way to go Blake! that is so awesome and way brave to even go for it! SO COOL!
Thanks Jules!
How awesome is Blake?! Such a stud - & totally brave to even run for office! I've had so much fun catching up on your summer pics too - you're right we had so many similar ones!!
Way to go Blake! He's lucky to have such an awesome mom to help him out. I swear I'm sending my kids to you when it's time for stuff like this...
Abraham Lincoln didn't win his 1st attempt at political office either, Blake. But I'm glad HE didn't stop trying! Keep it up! You have a lot to offer! "You'll do fine, in 2009!"
Way to go Blake! Don't let the man get you down. Just keep pursuing and fighting for your dreams!!
Good job, BLAKE! I give him credit for even trying to go up against those big 5th graders! I ran for VP in Junior High and I still remember my speech (rap)! Those are fun memories...he'll be that much more ready to run for president next yr!
No doubt--Best VP candidate ever!
Good try Blake! If it helps, this was Matthew's 3rd year running for Student Council rep from his class...he FINALLY made it. We just have to encourage them to keep trying. Blake will make it in the years to come!
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