Guess Who's 18 Years Old Today
Oct 30, 2009 15:51 - 15 Comments
As you may have heard, Rockville City Council Candidate, >Waleed Ovase, is a senior at Richard Montgomery High School. Today is his 18th birthday! So although he has been 17 while running for office, he will be old enough to be on the ballot this Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
His age has stirred up some media coverage for Rockville and our City Election.
He was interviewed by WUSA9 on video:
Teenager Hopes for City Council Victory for Birthday
and they have a story too.
He also by interviewed by WAMU Radio:
17 Year Old Hopes Voters Elect Him to Rockville City Council
and by the Kane Show on Hot 99.5 where they say “18 Year Old Running For City Council. This kid better at least get into a sweet college over this”.
Obviously, his campaign has been considered newsworthy beyond our local Rockville scene, so we thought our readers would like to know about the coverage.
And, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish him a “Happy Birthday!”
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Thanks guys for posting this! 18 is a big year.
Waleed is not only news worthy but worthy to sit on the council, in my humble opinion. Oops, was I supposed to say that!
Happy birthday, Waleed
Happy Birthday! You’re right 18 is a big year. You will graduate from high school. You will enter college and you will be the youngest member of the Rockville City Council. Have a great day…
Waleed, I know your day was special. Look forward to being a senior at RM and sitting on Council, and taking college classes. Very proud of you!!
Thanks for the kind remarks! We’ll see on Nov 3rd at 9:30!
Waleed, in the last three months you have learned more about Rockville politics than most Rockville citizens. I have never met someone so enthusiastic with wanting to know everything there is to know about running a local campaign.You are a winner no matter what the outcome of the election. My biggest wish is that you make it on the Rockville City Council. You will bring a new perspective to Rockville.Your friends are to be thanked for supporting you in this campaign. I know they look up to you for leadership and will continue their friendship for years to come.It has been my honor to serve as your campaign treasurer. You have shown that it does not require a lot of money to manage a campaign. Your resourcefulness has proven to be valuable in running your campaign.My best wishes to you for your 18th year of life.* * * * * * * * * * * * * Cindy, thank you for sharing Waleed Ovase’s interview links. Rockville can be proud of this young Rockville man.
Waleed…Happy 18th Birthday. You are one in a million…Randy
Waleed - Have you applied to colleges? I’m interested to know where you’ve applied, and where you may have been accepted.
Yessir. Right now just UMD and American. I’m applying “early decision,” to American, so that if I get in, it’s binding. That has been my number one choice for…about 5 years now
Good luck!
Please let it be known—if you have not had the occasion to meet Waleed I certainly hope you have the pleasure soon. Just an all around great guy making an name for himself. Always has a kind word for the older folks, but humble enough to run for Council. Most likley there has not been a student that has committed to assist with making Rockville what we all want it to be. Please do not doubt what he has printed or stated in his facts. See you at the top Waleed!!!A fellow RM and Phyllis as well.
Hey Waleed,My mom had a doctorate from American and I used to teach there!I am sure you will get in. Good Luck!
Might want to see when Waleed is voting as the press most likley will do a follow up on their story.
Happy Birthday Waleed! Good luck tomorrow……Trapper