Freshmen Elections '25

The freshmen elections of 2025 were full of excitement and anticipation, as the students gathered in the auditorium to choose the future leaders of the class based on their honorable speeches and campaigns. This year’s elections were different in comparison to the past years, as the candidates for president and vice-president ran together as a pair and worked as a team. The four groups competing for leadership were Nikoloz Gadelia and Rati Kapanadze, Marita Abuladze and Ano Dolidze, Nikoloz Kandashvili and Gega Kondakhishvili, and Ana Akhvlediani and Nikoloz Bendeliani. In the end, Gega Kondakhishvili and Nikoloz Kandashvili earned the most votes from their peers, becoming the official president and vice president. 

From the beginning, the audience's curiosity and cheerfulness were evident, buzzing with conversation and anticipation for the candidates' speeches. While some students had already made up their minds on their presidential choices through the campaigns, others were awaiting the speeches and promises to understand which resonated with them the most. 

Freshmen Class Representative Candidates: Nikoloz Gadelia and Rati Kapanadze

Nikoloz Gadelia and Rati Kapanadze shared experiences and drew the interest of the audience with their new and different plans for the class. “We have planned inter-school championships in all sports”, Rati said, emphasizing the new opportunities they are eager to bring to the school. They mentioned hosting various charity events, such as “Bring a Book to the Library,” and even planned a time capsule to be buried till graduation. Additionally, Rati had plans to join the “president’s association.” Their speech highlighted their confidence and responsibility, showing the students how they had everything already planned out, waiting for action. When asked about the qualities a student leader should have, Nikoloz answered, “Respectable leaders should have negotiation skills, and I do embody the skill, as Rati and I went to many schools and talked to representatives of many schools to organize certain events.”

Freshmen Class Representative Candidates: Ani Dolidze and Marita Abuladze

Marita Abuladze and Ano Dolidze mainly focused on why people should choose them and pointed out that their main priority is the students' needs and interests. They demonstrated their promises by creating a chess club after students expressed interest. They promised to keep their word and organize different activities, such as group study sessions: “Some students prefer explanations from people their age, and we feel that group study sessions would help everyone”. Additionally, they promised opportunities for students to help enhance CVs, providing them with different charity events, information about festivals, and events. Marita and Ano emphasized the importance of communication skills, “We think that communication skills are one of the most important skills a president or vice president can have, as they should be able to effectively communicate with their classmates and hear about their suggestions. Also, the second most important skill is a sense of responsibility, and we feel that we embody these skills as we will keep our word and will be actively engaged with our classmates.” 

Freshmen Class Representative Candidates: Nikoloz Bendeliani and Ana Akhvlediani

Ana Akhvlediani and Nikoloz Bendeliani focused on class unity. They said: “This year, let’s focus on what really matters: getting to know each other, sharing experiences, and having fun. Let’s make this year one we genuinely enjoy, a year where we feel part of something bigger.” Their campaign involved personally talking with classmates and discussing serious issues, asking them about their thoughts and values, rather than just needs. This method helped the students express themselves, feel included, and supported. Ana and Nikoloz emphasized the importance of listening as a leadership skill, “We feel like the most important quality a student representative should have is listening skills, as a good leader will always listen to what others suggest or complain about. We also feel like leadership skills are crucial to meet the students' needs.” Their slogan, “we don't just hear you, we are here for you,” shows their approach towards building a community, rather than just a successful class.

Freshmen Class Representatives: Gega Kondakhishvili and Nikoloz Kandashvili

Gega Kondakhishvili and Nikoloz Kandashvili shared the eye-catching slogan: “ We listen, we understand, and we do.” Their campaign was oriented on fulfilling the students' needs, for example, they installed a mirror in the girls' changing room, fulfilling a long-awaited request. This minimal but meaningful action showcased their attentiveness to the stud

ents' needs and earned them many votes. When asked about student leadership characteristics, they answered, “Student leaders must be communicative with the students to understand what they want and be like a bridge to the administration and tell them about their classes' needs.” Their speech showed honesty and transparency, promising an active role in creating communication between students and the administration. They additionally focused on other topics, such as sports tournaments, specifically in the idea of hosting the “Black Sea” tournament. Their genuine promises towards the class and focus on fulfilling the students' needs and requests won them the election, making them the new freshmen president and vice president. 

Beyond the speeches, the creative campaigns also demonstrated the candidates' responsibility and stance on their role as leaders. They created posters, Google Forms, stickers, merchandise, and Instagram pages, which all played a big role in showing their individualism in elections. They showcased their dedication to make an effort and represent the freshmen class. 

Congratulations to the new class representatives!

Written By Ana Akhvlediani

Edited By Natali Devidze