In the last few weeks, the major headlines surrounding the media have focused on the presidential election and Hurricane Sandy. With both of these events on so many minds, Madison College decided to give a little spin on the elections, while benefiting the victims of the recent hurricane.

A presidential cookie sale on election eve, offered cookies featuring Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Selling for a dollar each, students and faculty got to voice their choice by buying the corresponding cookie for their candidate pick. Many customers paid more than a dollar for the cookies.

Instructors Maureen Egan and Suzanne Daly, as well as their Baking/Pastry students, worked hard on creating the candidates despite the short notice.

“It was a real team effort,” said Bill Bessette, who deals with the College’s Community Development and Communications.

Renee Alfano, Anna Marie Hoffman, Katrina Simyab, Reggie Hoskins, Dillon Wright and Student Life, were all responsible for stepping up and managing the successful cookie sale.

The proceeds were given to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Cookie sales raised $315.  Barack Obama won the cookie poll with 130 votes compared to 25 for Governor Romney. When Obama cookies ran out, due to popularity, people still donated and were able to count their vote toward Obama. Given the election outcome, the Madison College cookie poll may be the new presidential predictor.

For those unable to donate that day, doncations can still be made by visiting Redcross.org.