Interview with Cole Kennedy and Evelyn Griffin: Candidates for the Next Pair of Senior Class Presidents

Both Cole Kennedy and Evelyn Griffin are running to be your next Senior Class Presidents for the 2023-2024 school year. Voting will take place starting this Wednesday at 8am, and all third-year students, first- and second-year engineering students, and first-year education students are eligible to vote.

Cole Kennedy is a third-year Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics student minoring in Health Sciences. Mr. Kennedy is from Woodstock, New Brunswick. He says he chose StFX because he had a teacher in high school who loved talking about StFX, specifying the awesome community and experiences that come with being a student here. In grade 12, he came for a tour and immediately felt at home in Antigonish. During his time at StFX, he has been working as a campus tour guide, as a member of the X-Medical Response Team, as a member of the Human Kinetics Society, volunteers at X-Sledge Hockey, has experience as a Lab TA in the Anatomy and Physiology Lab, has worked as a tutor with the Student Success Center, and was previously the House President of MacIsaac Hall. After graduation, Cole plans to pursue a career in healthcare.

Evelyn Griffin is a third-year Bachelor of Science in Biology student. She is from Collingwood, Ontario. Ms. Griffin says she had not heard of StFX until hours before applying. Her friend was moving to Nova Scotia and found StFX, so they both decided to apply. Once Covid hit and StFX decided to open the campus regardless, Evelyn made the decision to attend. Ms. Griffin spent the last summer in Antigonish doing biology research in an ecology lab and says she is going to stay again this summer. Evelyn, like Cole, has had experience as a Lab TA in the Organic Chemistry lab. She says that “If you have been in a class with her, you know she loves to participate and isn’t afraid to speak her mind.”  After graduation, Evelyn would like to continue doing biology research concentrating on anthropogenic-driven climate change.

The pair both lived in MacIsaac Hall in their first year, and they instantly became friends.  The partners said “many of our peers describe us as extremely outgoing, fun, and easy to get along with. This drew us together when hearing about the role of Co-Presidents. Due to our personalities, we easily collaborate ideas and regularly have the same goals. We make a great team because we both want to provide a fun, friendly final year for all.”

When asked about their favorite StFX, memory they said “it is hard to pick a single favorite memory here at StFX. We have experienced many of them together including several traditions, fun within our friend group, and being good Xaverian community members. We hope to make many more with the graduates of 2024.”

The pair's platform has four main ideas: firstly, new and old traditions, secondly, inclusivity, respect, and communication, thirdly, memorable, and lastly their slogan is “a year for you, by you.” Overall, they say “these all go hand-in-hand with our ultimate goal of creating an exciting year, with a wide variety of memorable events that are appealing to all members of our graduating class!”

The partners agree that they stand out because of the wide array of connections they have across all corners of the campus, and they feel they are extremely approachable. They continued, saying that their “degrees have created organized, time efficient, intelligent candidates that are ready to lead you into your final year. We also love to have a good time and want to see everyone do the same with us.”

The two concluded by reminding students to vote and stating that “there is no one better for the role than Evy and Cole!”  For more information about their platform, visit them on Instagram @evyandcole4classpresidents