President --- 2 candidates
Ewa Dziergas
    Hi, my name is Ewa and I'm the current vice-president of the Polish Student Alliance. I believe that the experience that I have gained this year will allow me to successfully lead the Polish Club next year. I will be a senior and be over with MCATs, so I will have lots of time to take care of the business. I'm highly motivated and I love working with the Polish Community. I volunteer with Dar Serca and in Lutheran General Hospital. I am really outgoing, smart, and a hard worker.
    Next semester I would like to bring back the Polish Mass, do more cultural events and work more closely with Polonia. I think that the Polish Student Alliance under my leadership will grow in strength and numbers.

Nika Cierech
    My name is Nika Cierech and I’m running for president of the PSA. I was the vice president of Polish Club at Maine East High School where there are a lot of Polish students along with students of many other nationalities. This culturally and ethnically diverse school has really opened my eyes and I realize how important it is to preserve our culture and traditions. Because of the numerous Polish students at Loyola University we are able to have a Polish club and organize various events throughout the school year, some more serious than others. 
    I am an international business student and in order to succeed unity and teamwork are key, but there must be a strong leader. I believe integration is vital but taking into account that we have so many Polish students but not very many involved it has been difficult to do so. Thus, more events need to be planned in order to make the PSA as strong as it can be. 
    I believe my previous experience as VP and my involvement in the PSA this year as well as an open personality this year make me an excellent candidate for PSA’s president for the 2008-2009 school year. I’m professional and effective, yet laid back and fun. Time to step it up a notch (or three) for next year

Vice President ---- 1 candidate
Monica Medrano
    My name is Monica Medrano, and I am running for the position of Vice-President. This year, as Treasurer of PSA, I have come to learn a lot about our club. I know our strengths, as well as the things that have to be changed in order to have an even more successful year.  I am a responsible, well organized individual.  I am smart, outgoing, like to stay on top of things and lead. With my former experience and bursting energy, I am confident that I would be a great vice-president.

Secretary --- 1 candidate
Patricia Jamrozowicz
    Hi, my name is Patricia Jamrozowicz and I would like to be your secretary for the following year.  Throughout this year, I’ve attended Polish mass, the Navy Pier boat cruise, and board meetings.  Before coming to Loyola University I was part of a Polish folk dancing group, Polonia.  Also for the past three years, I've been very involved in charity work for a Polish organization, The Legion of Young Polish Women, which I was a debutante for.  I am an active member with the Legion and attend their board meetings.  Over the summer I am a camp counselor at PNA Youth Camp in Yorkville. As you can see I’m pretty dedicated to our Polish community and am willing to work just as hard to be your secretary.
-So please vote for me and you will not regret it.   Thank you!


Treasurer --- 1 candidate
Ashley Park
    My name is Ashley Park.  Next year I am interested in being part of Loyola’s PSA committee.  I would like to be treasurer for the polish club.  I have come to a few of PSA meetings this year and I really enjoyed being in polish club.  One fun event I went to was the polish barnyard dance down at U of I.  I enjoyed coming to the meetings and watching the polish films.  I would like to stay involved in PSA next year.  I would like to get involved in planning the events and running some of the meetings.  I am not fluent in the Polish, but this year I have taken classes to learn the language.  I have also taken a theology class about Jan Pawel II and his life during World War II.  I am taking a polish authors in translation class.  I like this class a lot.  I have learned a lot about the different time periods in Poland, as well as learning about many famous polish authors.  I have a lot of ideas which I would like to contribute to the Loyola’s PSA.

Event Coordinator - 1 candidate
Ann Achufusi

Dear Voters,

My name is Ann Achufusi and I would like to serve next year as your event coordinator.  I have several experiences that I think will make me a good candidate for this position. Most importantly, I have served on the board of the Polish Student Alliance as a secretary this year. I am also a secretary for the LUC’s Sociology Club and a Member at Large for the African Student Alliance.  I love student organizations, being involved on campus and organizing events. What would I like to offer/promise you next year? More events, events, and then some more events.  I feel that that the Polish Student Alliance and its success are close to my heart, and I would like to be a part of strengthening its presence on our campus next year.  All the best,

Ann Achufusi

Public relations --- 2 candidates
Ula Biegaj

    My name is Ula Biegaj and I am running for the Public Relations position of the PSA. I have been in this position for almost one school year and enjoy being part of the club. Whenever PSA has organized an event it has been my responsibility to create fliers and posters to advertise when and where each event would take place. From the Sweetest Day cruise to general meetings and movie nights, I have enjoyed expressing my creativity through the advertisements and alerts. Also, at every event that I attended, I took pictures and posted them on our club boards to show exactly what the PSA does and how much fun we have. These are the reasons I'm interested in running for the Public Relations position for the 2008-2009 academic year. Thanks so much for your time and for voting!


Jessica Lugowski
    Hi My name is Jessica Lugowski and I'm going to be a freshman at LUC in the fall. I'm planning on becoming a dentist some day. I'm applying for the Public Relations position. I am very personable and outgoing and love contacting others and helping organize events.  I love to constantly be in the midst of a large crowd, and could definately use this to lure others into the organization. I haven't been really involved in the PSA since I am only going to be a freshman, but my sister is on the board now and I have been to a few of the events that PSA held. I want to make the Polish Student Alliance bigger, better, and stronger. Most importantly I want to be a part of the Polish community at Loyola.