This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Valdosta chapter.
HC: What are your aspirations in life?
IS: My sole aspiration is to be of service to as many people as possible. That relates to all that I involve myself in. Anything that has some purpose to help those around me.
HC: What are you involved in on campus?
IS: For this school year, I took a step back with my involvement. I am on The Spectator staff, exec. board for NAACP, MAG’s media team, and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
HC: What are you currently doing to influence students on campus?
IS: I am still being a visible leader on campus. I mentor a small group of students. I lend my time and services to those [who] need me at all times. Whether that [means] being involved with an event or doing an organization a favor, I still do all I can to assist my peers.
HC: Why should you be chosen for Homecoming King?
IS: I should be crowned as homecoming king because I represent what it means to be a Blazer. I have managed to work and be involved in major parts of student life (Housing & Residence Life, Orientation, Student Government, Student Organizations and Greek Life). I have been in good standing not only with the university as a whole but administration and especially among my peers. Someone of this caliber should be in a position to represent the student body.
HC: If you were to be crowned Homecoming King, how would you use your title to impact our campus?
IS: I will use this title just as any other and that is by not using it. I do not intend to brag and boast about this position for some type of influence. The impact that I have now comes from my involvement and service towards others and it will be that medium which I will continue to impact my peers.
HC: What sets you apart from other candidates?
IS: My résumé speaks for itself. There are not many students on this campus with the reputation that I have. The standards I set for myself are what set me apart as well. Even the way I interact with others sets me apart from those running alongside me. Everything that is Isaiah Smart sets him apart from those around him.
Voting starts Tuesday, October 21.