This year’s election at the newly consolidated Jimmy Carter Early College High School is unlike any before. With four schools now joined as one, the ballot was filled with new names, fresh ideas, and a vibrant mix of cultures and traditions. Walking through the hallways, it was clear that this diversity wasn’t just on the ballot—it was plastered across the walls.
The posters became the first way students saw each other’s voices come alive. Bright colors, bold lettering, and pop culture nods made the hallways feel more like a gallery than a campaign trail. They didn’t just ask for votes—they reflected the personalities and backgrounds of the students who made them. Before a single ballot was cast, these posters were the early winners, sparking excitement and giving everyone something to talk about.
With catchphrases like “It’s Paloma Season”—a play on the candidate’s name—campaigns proved that a dash of humor and creativity can make all the difference. Other posters leaned on superheroes, favorite shows, or clever tech puns, all using the language of students to connect with classmates.
Some resembled comic book covers, some felt like musicals waiting to be sung, and all of them showed that imagination has a place in leadership.
Elections are always about picking leaders, but they’re also about students having the courage to step up, share their ideas, and represent their classmates. In that way, the posters and the students who made them were already winners, even before the results are out.
— The Yearbook Editorial Team
