Word: marshaled
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...selecting the marshals, seniors rank their choices for first marshal. The "preferential" voting process takes into account not only how many "first choice" votes a candidate gets, but also the number and rank of that person as an alternate choice. Seniors can vote for as many candidates as they like...
DOESN'T it seem that the Class Marshal positions are destined for those who worry most about status and resume, i.e. Eliot House residents? At least Eliot seems to think so, offering the most candidates in both Harvard and Radcliffe contests--17 all together. Although they photographed beautifully, the Eliot candidates didn't really need the portraits--anyone who has ever walked by a final club would recognize them. It's just surprising that they didn't list their club affiliations. (Come on you D.U. and Phoenix members, did you think the voters would discriminate against...
...course, the candidates all self-selected themselves. And isn't it true that greatness attracts greatness? Or is that just the impression garnered from the class marshals ballots, which seem to have whole rooming groups represented on them? Or maybe that's the impression one gets from always seeing many of the marshal hopefuls eating their meals together, or standing in big groups at parties together doing their best to appear happy...
PERHAPS by now, more members of the senior class probably wish they had spent the last four years preparing their activities and resumes for a Class Marshal candidacy. Don't worry though, it's not too late. You can take a year off and start afresh--all you have to do is follow these guidelines for the model Class Marshal...
...everyone can see how much you are in demand. The appearance of popularity is critical for an election that is based on popularity. Try to say hello to everyone you know, even if you've only met them once in a class you were shopping. Spot other possible marshal candidates and flock together with them at all meals and parties...