The annual Georgia Beta Convention officially commences on Jan. 24 and runs until Jan. 26 at the Savannah International Trade Center this year. Once again attending in record-breaking numbers, Northview High School will showcase its members’ talented abilities. However, this time, one of our most dedicated members will be running for Georgia Beta Club Secretary: Arya Vajpayee.
To many of you, “Arya Vajpayee” is merely just a stranger’s name. You’re probably thinking “I don’t even know him, how can I possibly vote for him?” But you will soon come to know that Arya represents honesty, compassion, kindness, and so much more. As the current Northview High School Beta President, I have been actively involved with the club since middle school, and I have never seen someone who is more hardworking and passionate than Arya Vajpayee. When he walks into a room, his enthusiasm and endless energy shines brighter than the sun. He has the capability to make people smile no matter what. Because I’ve worked alongside Arya on a day-to-day basis, I can guarantee you that he would be perfect as Georgia Beta Club Secretary.
Here are seven reasons why you should vote for Arya Vajpayee at the Georgia Beta Convention this year!
1. He is not your typical leader. He is special in his own and unique way!
It's true. Arya is not your typical leader. When selecting so many students and young leaders to run for state officer, Co-President Rohan Sohani believes that Arya stood out to him. In fact, Rohan further stated that Arya's "charisma, personality and presence was different than others. He wasn't afraid to voice his opinions but he also was polite and courteous."
When I personally asked Arya what makes him special in his own way, he answered without hesitation. "I think being special is different for everyone. However, I believe that I, Arya Vajpayee, stand out from the crowd. I have my own ways of leading the crowd, thinking when making decisions for the people, and accomplishing my own goals. My unique ways of doing such construct me who I am as a person."
2. He is selfless and aims to serve others first.
There's not one person in the world who is more selfless than Arya. There have been numerous occasions when I've seen Arya put others first and himself last. In fact, Christine Jeong, Northview Beta's secretary, has worked alongside Arya for a while and stated that Arya's "willingness to give back to the community is noteworthy and heartwarming, and this makes him become the role model of all the Beta members." She could not be more right. Ever since the start of the school year, Arya has become inspirational to many of our Northview members. His selflessness showed many students that volunteering for the community was more than just putting in on their college applications. He showed them that volunteering is truly an uplifting experience, that seeing a stranger smile as a result of your dedication to volunteering is the best feeling anyone could obtain.
3. He is compassionate about Beta and its ideals.
There is not much to say about how compassionate Arya is about Beta because once you hear him speak about Beta, you will instantly realize how much he cherishes Beta and its ideals.
In an interview, I asked Arya how he embodies the four pillars of Beta. Without hesitation, he recited the four pillars of Beta to me: "The four pillars of Beta are constructed by Achievement, Character, Service, and Leadership. To structure myself, I have to set personal goals for myself and to achieve them. On my way of achieving these goals, the community gives so much to me, and I strive to give back to the community. To influence the society that I love and encounter many people, I have been inspired to lead the crowd and have positive impacts on the community."
There is no better way of completely showcasing Arya's true passion for Beta than his dedication to truly understand the principles he upholds.
4. He is hardworking and doesn’t give up until he is satisfied with the results.
Although this is Arya's first year as a Beta officer in Northview High School, he has certainly proven to be a capable leader. There has not been a single day that I've seen Arya carry out his tasks without being certain that the results were perfect. There were times that when it came to trivial matters like sending emails, Arya would read over his email at least three times before sending it out. It's remarkably inspirational. His perseverance has been widely recognized among all Northview Beta members, including our officers. Christine Jeong especially noted how "even in situations that bring exhaust to others, Arya pushes others until he achieves his goals. His work ethic let his team members keep working."
5. He displays positivity no matter what obstacle he faces.
There have been numerous occasions when the Northview Beta Officers faced hardships both together and individually. Through these tough times, each of us learned how to conquer obstacles while showcasing positivity. But out of all the officers in the Northview Beta Board, I would have to say that Arya is the one who truly knows how to positively shine down any iceberg that comes in his path. In fact, Sarah Her, a sophomore representative of Northview Beta, confidently told me that "in any setting, Arya constantly maintains composure, striving to do the best of his ability despite any intimidating obstacles in his path." Not only does Arya know how to conquer these challenges, but he also "never backs down at a challenge," added Alyssa Zhang, co-secretary of the Northview Beta chapter.
6. He possesses sociability skills that increase teamwork.
Our Northview Beta Board has many officers. Being an officer for two years now, I believe that this year's officer board has sincerely felt like a family to me. Arya is one of the reasons why I think so warmly about our officer team. The way he walks into the room every morning causes an infectious case of laughter. And I'm not the only one who thinks of this. Alyssa Zhang laughed when I asked her what was it like working with Arya. She told me "it is extremely fun and invigorating to work with Arya. He always has a smile on his face and embodies the most positive, energetic attitude. When we work together as a group, Arya makes it feel like our club can accomplish anything if we put our minds to it; nothing is impossible."
7. He strives to achieve Beta’s true potential as a volunteer organization.
On a day-to-day basis, there has not been a day when Arya hasn't texted me about a new volunteer opportunity he's found for our club. In his own spare time, he searches for new volunteer opportunities for our Northview Beta chapter so we can truly expand our influence onto the Johns Creek community and make a positive difference! He strives to create a bigger impact in his own community with each passing day. When I asked some officers what kind of a leader Arya is, Sarah Her widely praised Arya's perseverance to expand the Northview Beta chapter's influence onto the Johns Creek community.
"Because of Arya’s notable work ethic and positive attitude, he would fulfill the duty of the Georgia Beta Secretary to its full potential, impacting everyone he feasibly can. His pure missions and relentless hunger for the success of Beta will make an astronomical difference in Beta history, leading Beta to unfathomable heights," she said. And I have to say, I agree 100 percent.
So, vote for Arya Vajpayee this Thursday before 11 PM online from the link found on your membership badge!