Mayor Jonny

I get to help with Social Studies right now in Jonny's class.  We've been learning about governments - Federal, State, County, City and School.  They did a mock congress that was kind of cool.  They also did a City Council and have just gone through the process of a class election in order to choose a representative for their class in the school wide government.  It's been entertaining to be there while all of this has taken place.

The City Council needed a mayor - so, the teacher decided to just go with 'pick sticks' (same idea as all of the students names being placed inside a hat and randomly choosing).  She drew names and the person had a chance to either accept or decline.  The first girl declined and then Jonny was picked.  He said, 'sure' without much hesitation (rare for him).  So, he was Mayor for a seemingly long drawn out City Council.  (The teacher wanted them to really appreciate what some of their representatives do without much in the way of compensation.)  The Council heard from different groups asking for permission and money for whatever cause was on the table.  Jonny got to say who spoke when, when the council members were to vote and which citizen from the audience got to ask their questions.  He did a pretty good job.  

This past time around they did class elections.  All of the candidates gave a speech and then the rest of the students asked questions.  Jonny chose not to run, but every time it was his turn to ask the candidates a question - the other kids would say..."and now presenting...Mayor Jonny Williams!" and they'd do some sort of fanfare.  I thought it was a bit humorous considering the whole 'City Council' deal was over...AND, Jonny says he has no friends in his class.  Whatever!