A candidates’ meeting on Tuesday night marked the official start of new student elections for the 2015 Class Board and open spots in the Undergraduate Assembly.

Hey Penn15, my name is Yaw Oteng-Agipong and I am running for President of the freshman 2011-2012 Class Board.

The School of Nursing has breathed fresh life into its curriculum for the Class of 2015 and onwards. The school-wide changes were put in place in order to tie Nursing at the undergraduate level closely to practices within the profession, Nursing Dean Afaf Meleis said.

How many of you have gone to the dining halls after a long, onerous day of classes and activities only to find the big bad iron gate blocking your path to the only food you can get with PennCard swipes?

Even though I’m known well through backyard baseball, my dedication to the Executive Vice President spot will be more than that.

My name is Kelly Ca and I am running for Executive Vice President of the Class Board of 2015. I have had ample experience working with students, administrators, and faculty to plan and organize events that will unite the student body.

Hello Penn’15ers! My name is Nicole Peinado (yes, my name does mean “hairstyle” in Spanish) and I’m interested in being your Executive VP for the next four amazing years!

My name is Kay Lu and I am running for 2015 Class Board Vice President of Internal Affairs. My main goal in running for the Class Board is to make sure that everyone has the best freshman experience they could possibly ask for through upholding Penn traditions and organizing social events.

I, Jeff Chudakoff, am proud to announce my candidacy for the position of Executive Vice-President of the 2015 Class Board.

Sup freshmen! I am Anthony Cruz and I am running to be your VP of Internal Affairs and to PUT IT UNDER CRUZ CONTROL!

My name’s Julia Sigal and I’m running for Executive Vice President of the Class Board. With the excitement of clubs and auditions, I’ve seen firsthand how talented you all are.

To those interested in my qualifications: I have been Class President for the past five years. I have led numerous school functions and fundraisers such as t-shirt sales, prom committees, community service projects, etc.

Say YES to TESS! I am Tess Michaels and I’m SO excited to run for VP of external affairs and I need your vote! I want to do my part as VP of External Affairs to create a dynamic Class of 2015.

Hey Class of 2015! I am Valentina Raman and I would love to be your VP of External Affairs. My primary duties will be contacting local businesses and securing their sponsorship for our class events and beloved Penn traditions.

Fellow Class of 2015, My name is Dinesh Chugani and I stand here committed to represent each and every one of you as Vice-President of Finance of the Class Board.

It is often misconstrued the meaning and the purpose of the governing board of a class. That first obligation of a true leader is to effectively represent the body to which he is elected.

Few people would argue the fact that their college years were some of their best. Perhaps most important in these years are the collegiate traditions and events that ground the students in their school.