70 Running for Class Marshal

Voting begins tomorrow for Harvard and Radcliffe class marshals, as 70 seniors compete for the eight honorary positions.

The marshals, who sit on the class committee that invites speakers for class day, lead graduating seniors in the Commencement procession.

"They'll be the glue that holds the class together," said Diane Jellis, associate director of classes and reunions.

"It's like throwing a big party for the seniors with someone else's budget," said Paul A. Dufays '93, a marshal candidate.

Thirty-nine women and 31 men submitted the 25 signatures necessary to earn a spot on the ballot. Seniors vote by numbering the candidates according to their preferences.

The four men and four women receiving the most votes are chosen as marshals. The top male and female are then named first marshals.

"I've had a great time here and this would be like icing on the cake," said Mary M. Alldritt '93, a sociology concentrator and Mather resident. "There are a lot of people who are running and I just want to do it for fun."

Candidate Virginia E. Genao '93, however, stressed the duties of the position.

"I'm not looking at it as fun," Genao said. "It's responsibility rather than just a title."

Preliminary voting will take place in the houses on Oct. 7, 8 and 9. The senior class will then choose from a list of eight male and eight female finalists on Oct. 14, 15 and 16. Final results will be announced on Oct. 20.