Zain Mohiuddin: Youth Governor

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When we walked in the door, Zain Mohiuddin (pronounced Mo-he-uddin) was already hard at work. However, not many know exactly what this job entails. Luckily, he was able to spare a few minutes to answer a few questions from how he prepared for this position to his favorite music.

Why do you think you were able to win the election last year? What pushed you over the edge?
-All of us were the same and would have done a good job. Every one deserved to win. I got very lucky.

How did you prepare for this position?
-First, I got in touch with our staff and gave each person a different task. I asked them to research all the bills and see how we could work with them.

What have you found to be the most difficult part of working in this position so far?
-There are a lot of bills to look over and a lot of people to talk to. It’s hard to catch up on everything that is going on.

Would you consider yourself more conservative or liberal?
-I would definitely consider myself more conservative.

What’s your favorite band?
-I listen to all kinds of music. Any music is good music.

At the end of MGA, what do you hope to have accomplished?
-I want to raise a voice for youth and hope we could. We have great ideas. The people here are the future of the state. We need to work as a team and see what we can accomplish.

The recent health care reform has become a major controversy. Do you have any strong feelings on the subject?
-I like it personally. A lot of people don’t have health care, and I think it’s good that the government is taking care of people and not just telling them what to do.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?
-I love tennis, everything tennis.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?
-I hope to major in biology. I want to do something in the medical field, so maybe in a hospital, just hopefully not as a patient.

-Christy Vaught, Marion Senior High-Molly Banta, Trinity Episcopal School

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