La Paloma's new student government announced

FALLBROOK — The votes are in! There is a new government at La Paloma Elementary School.

The Student Council officers for the 2008-2009 school year are President Adam Z., Vice President Kendall M., Secretary Haley G., Treasurer Jimmy J. and Governor Stephanie R.

Each year, those interested in running for Student Council submit petitions filled with signatures of students to the vice principal. Once the petitions have been turned in on time and accepted, the students post their “candidate statements” in the quad.

“The school was covered with banners, posters and flyers,” said Vice Principal Nanc...