Governor's Banquet

Last night at the Governor’s banquet, the four Gubernatorial candidates gave their speeches. 

Caylyn Harvey, a junior at Brentwood Academy, spoke about her dedication to the conference and her plans to improve education and clean energy.  She has reiterated her ideas to voters throughout the weekend, giving them concrete examples of how she would take on the role as governor.  She also spoke about her qualifications.  She served as Chief of Staff to the Governor her sophomore year and is currently the Speaker of the Blue House.

Jimmie Williams Jr., a junior at Central High School, gave a seventeen-minute speech at the banquet.  His speech covered everything from domestic violence to the price of higher education and ended with the song “Rocky Top Tennessee.” 

Brett O’Connell, Ravenwood High School, gave a passionate speech about his dedication to the students and his dream of making a difference.

Jimmy Paul, Merrol Hyde Magnet School, gave a short speech outlining his dedication to the conference and willingness to give his all for the delegates.