The newly elected sabbs spoke with Exeposé Online this week, to reflect on their successes and thank their supporters. Hannah Barton, the new Guild President, expressed her shock at being elected, telling Exeposé Online:
“It’s hard to describe how it felt to win it was all such a blur. I just listened back to the radio podcast and most of what Welshy said I can’t even remember from the night I was so nervous.
“It was so close which really reflects how strong all the candidates were and how good everyone’s campaigns were, but I am completely elated to have been elected… I can’t wait to work with such a great team of sabbs.”
Chris Rootkin, elected VP Welfare and Community, celebrating with friends. Photo credits to Joshua Irwandi
VP for Academic Affairs, Alex Louch also praised his opponents, commenting : “The other candidates were absolutely fantastic and they made this week the testament to the guild and to the unique engaged student body which Exeter must celebrate.
“The feeling to become a sabb is absolutely incredible.The week has been an extreme test of endurance for every candidate and I know that I completely owe my success down to the efforts of those who helped me, for hours and hours every day.”
Both Jak Curtis-Randall, the new VP Participation and Campuses, and Alex Powell, the new AU president, described themselves as overwhelmed with emotion on election night. Jak admitted there were “some happy tears”, while Alex said that her ” knees were shaking non-stop”.
Hannah Barton, elected Guild President 2013-2014. Photo credits to Joshua Irwandi
Jak went on to tell Exeposé Online: “I really am looking forward to representing the students of Exeter, and listening to them to make the changes they want happen. I am determined to give this role everything I can for everyone, and implementing my manifesto in full. “
Alex suggested the tireless campaigning had been worthwhile, explaining:
“It was an incredible feeling when they announced the result. All the hard work and running up and down Stocker Road in a wetsuit had paid off.”
Last but not least, VP Welfare and Community, Chris Rootkin spoke of the long wait to find out the winner :
“It was such a great feeling to win. I’d expected the Welfare results to be announced as one of the first so when I found out mine was the penultimate result to be announced, it gave me even longer to gather nerves.
“I think we’ve got a great team so bring on July!”
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