2008 Woodie Awards
SGA candidates announced for 2006-2007
Issue date: 4/13/06 Section: News
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President
Gabriel Bullard, junior broadcast journalism major
"If elected, I promise to do my absolute best to increase activity on the Webster campus. I will encourage and help student groups to host more events. I will also try to help the residents feel at home, but I will not forget about commuters. I will do all I can to give commuters more to do during their time on campus. While making the campus more active, I will address administrative concerns and set aside time each week to listen to students' comments. If the SGA office had a door, rest assured, it would always be open."
Vice-president
Daniel "Dee" Goines, sophomore media communications major
"If elected Vice President, I plan on working closely with the President to get all student organizations involved with each other. It is also my goal to work closely with the Residential Housing Association. There are many ways student life can be improved, but it first starts with the student. I know it's not a duty of the Vice President to tell as many students as possible about programs happening on campus, but I will do that. I will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure students are enjoying college life."
Amanda Kruel, freshman international relations/French major
"I want to make SGA more streamlined. When I first joined SGA, I got a pat on the back, a copy of the constitution, and a binder with my name on it. I knew nothing of committees or meeting procedures or outside work required; I didn't know how to suggest ideas for projects. SGA members need a guide; defining abilities, responsibilities, and general inner workings. I have started work on this SGA bible to inform students exactly how much power we all have to change things. The more efficiently SGA runs internally, the more good we can produce externally."
Sheraneka Morris, sophomore legal studies major
"As a resident in the dorms we see what is good, what is bad, and we see what can be better or worse if the right approach is or is not made. It is important that residents have activities to participate in that will introduce them into a new atmosphere of diversity. We attend a campus that welcomes all without looking at appearance, race, or orientation. I strive to also help other students break from looking at that by starting more activities that involve all without forcing another's culture on anyone. Your college career could be the best and most important experience ever and each is different but it doesn't have to be a bad one."
Sergeant-at-Arms
Austin Albert
freshman international relations major
"I would be proud to enforce the by-laws of the constitution, conduct meetings, and serve on the Elections Committee. I would also like to follow the precedent of past Sergeant-at-Arms and continue that dedication and competence. The continuance of this precedent would indeed further the campus as it has in the past."
Ngozi Williams, freshman international relations major
"Some ideas that I hope will improve student life vary, and will cover all students no matter their interests or major. I think more work study jobs should be available so that more students have the opportunity to receive work study aid. I also think it would be beneficial to have certain facilities more accessible to students, especially those students in the Communications Department. If students have easier access to the resources they need for class, that is one less stress to deal with, so more attention can be put into the actual assignment."
Secretary
Alexandrea Barney
freshman legal studies major
"I believe getting the Webster students involved in making Webster University the best is important. I do believe if we can get more activities on campus that a variety of students can relate to, it will definitely improve the student life. I believe I can represent the diverse student body of Webster University. I also believe I can be the person that people feel comfortable talking to and expressing any concerns they may have regarding Webster. As I stated before, I believe I did a great job as secretary and any fellow SGA officers could vouch for that."
Comptroller
Ben Berges, junior political science major
"If elected, I would first work closely with current Comptroller Nick McGeehon to fully grasp the way that budgets are handled. Though many consider it a complicated process, I feel someone like me, who has been familiarized in the past to the inner workings of the budget process, would be best suited for the job. I would work closely with student organizations to encourage them to spend their allotted money on events that will attract students and I will also encourage groups to work together to sponsor larger events. My ultimate goal is to encourage as many students as possible to either create or join a student group to encourage more participation on the Webster campus."
Patrick Vacek, freshman computer science major
"If I become the next Comptroller, I would like to make sure that there are clear guidelines by which budgets are audited and monitored and that clear records are kept. I would like to work with the many clubs we have on campus to provide the best assistance to them that I can. There are many wonderful clubs on campus, but many do not really take off. I hope that I can contribute to an increase in club attendance and activity in part by making the budget process simple and fair. Should I be elected to either position, I will do my best to represent the Webster student body."
Arts and Sciences Senator
Justin Charboneau, sophomore political science major
"I am currently serving on the book exchange committee and I would like us to have the full model working at the beginning of next semester so students can save money on books. I would also like to look into a different budget format so clubs and organizations could possibly see more money for activities."
Mac Ingram, freshman political science major
"My primary goal on SGA would be to do whatever I can to make all of our college experiences at Webster University a better one. This is where I am going to spend the next three years, and while I have loved my freshman year here, I believe I could work proactively on SGA to make my college experience even better. Moreso, I would like to see this become a more involved and active campus, with the influx of new resident students we will have next year, SGA can be a positive force in boosting what this campus has the potential to be."
Kelly Lakefield, junior political science major
"I intend to look to YOU to make sure every student has a say. If you choose me, I plan to be very open to ideas and concerns. That is not to say I'm a blank slate. I want to make sure parking is reasonable - both in price and availability - and that our professors are not subject to unfair pay cuts. However I am very good listener, whether it is in class, with friends or with strangers. I want to hear your thoughts - stop me in the hall, e-mail me at kellylakefield@gmail.com."
Ryan Richter, sophomore political science/international relations major
"All the clubs and volunteer organizations I have been associated with have taught me how to look for areas that I can improve or modify. Through SGA I hope to have the opportunity to represent the students of Webster University by communicating with them through my other activities and classes. I was also considering an 'ideas, problems, and questions' box that would be placed in the University Center. Through the Public Safety Advisory Board I want help keep Webster a safe and fun campus. I hope to support and assist in the building of closer relationships between those at Webster through other committees and judgments as a Senator for SGA."
Business and Technology Senator
Sara Gunn, sophomore business administration major
"As Webster will probably double the amount of on campus residents next year I will focus my time uniting new freshman. I will inform our freshman student government representatives of the great opportunities offered through SGA and other school involvement. I will do the best I can to improve student life by being a voice of the students, a communication tool for executing their ideas."
Mario Santander, freshman business administration major
"As Senator of Business and Technology I will be given the opportunity to represent the student body of Webster as a whole. I will promote all concerns of the student body. As a commuter myself, I wish to increase commuter involvement, represent the student body as a whole, and increase safety and awareness with concern to computer theft. In this election for Senator of Business and Technology, support me: Mario Santander."
Patrick Vacek, freshman computer science major
"If I become the next Comptroller, I would like to make sure that there are clear guidelines by which budgets are audited and monitored and that clear records are kept. I would like to work with the many clubs we have on campus to provide the best assistance to them that I can. There are many wonderful clubs on campus, but many do not really take off. I hope that I can contribute to an increase in club attendance and activity in part by making the budget process simple and fair. Should I be elected to either position, I will do my best to represent the Webster student body."
Communications Senator
Elizabeth Eisele, sophomore broadcast journalism major
"If I am a member of SGA, I will want to contribute to the recycling program. I know how strong recycling can be if everyone participates. This campus uses much paper, so my goal is to have most of that paper recycled. I hope every student that attempts to throw paper away thinks twice and places the paper in the recycling bin. Plastic would also become a priority. Another issue is a lack of school spirit. I think SGA can help promote attendance at sporting games. Students can create a bond through community sports. The athletic department and SGA can work together to drum up more interest in attendance of the games."
Kaitlyn Paradis, freshman film major
"To improve Webster's student life I intend to make sure important needs are met. I plan to make myself available to everyone and be open for advice. I also intend to keep in direct contact with the Dean, so, whenever problems occur, I can quickly try to resolve them. Extending hours in the media labs is one issue I hope to address. Not only am I here to help Communications majors, but also am willing to listen to any advice or situation and present it to the SGA board and get results."
Education Senator
Katie Brindley, senior education major
"As education senator, I hope to accomplish a great deal. Since becoming an education senator, I have worked on the Student Book Exchange Program. Through this program students would be able to buy and sell textbooks to other students on campus. The purpose of this program is to provide students with an alternative way to buy and sell books. I hope to be an asset to the organization by recommending and supporting ideas to improve Webster and its student life."
Kendra Davis, sophomore education major
"This school year, I feel out of the loop when it comes to what is going on on campus between the student body and the student body and the administration because I am not a member of SGA and communication was limited. If elected, I would like to better the communication on campus between everyone so that no one feels like I do. There are always important issues around us, and all of the students need to be aware. I would also like to help continue the ongoing project the SGA has supported this year to better our campus."
Fine Arts Senator
Janele S. Moore, sophomore English/dance major
"As a Fine Arts student, the concerns of my school are very important to me. I will push for more development in the study abroad program to make room for majors, such as dance, that have difficulty finding an opportunity to study abroad. I will strive to push the administration for improvements on the art building and facilities. I would also like to continue my work with the recycling program."
Information provided by SGA Election Commissioner
Sarah Truckey
Gabriel Bullard, junior broadcast journalism major
"If elected, I promise to do my absolute best to increase activity on the Webster campus. I will encourage and help student groups to host more events. I will also try to help the residents feel at home, but I will not forget about commuters. I will do all I can to give commuters more to do during their time on campus. While making the campus more active, I will address administrative concerns and set aside time each week to listen to students' comments. If the SGA office had a door, rest assured, it would always be open."
Vice-president
Daniel "Dee" Goines, sophomore media communications major
"If elected Vice President, I plan on working closely with the President to get all student organizations involved with each other. It is also my goal to work closely with the Residential Housing Association. There are many ways student life can be improved, but it first starts with the student. I know it's not a duty of the Vice President to tell as many students as possible about programs happening on campus, but I will do that. I will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure students are enjoying college life."
Amanda Kruel, freshman international relations/French major
"I want to make SGA more streamlined. When I first joined SGA, I got a pat on the back, a copy of the constitution, and a binder with my name on it. I knew nothing of committees or meeting procedures or outside work required; I didn't know how to suggest ideas for projects. SGA members need a guide; defining abilities, responsibilities, and general inner workings. I have started work on this SGA bible to inform students exactly how much power we all have to change things. The more efficiently SGA runs internally, the more good we can produce externally."
Sheraneka Morris, sophomore legal studies major
"As a resident in the dorms we see what is good, what is bad, and we see what can be better or worse if the right approach is or is not made. It is important that residents have activities to participate in that will introduce them into a new atmosphere of diversity. We attend a campus that welcomes all without looking at appearance, race, or orientation. I strive to also help other students break from looking at that by starting more activities that involve all without forcing another's culture on anyone. Your college career could be the best and most important experience ever and each is different but it doesn't have to be a bad one."
Sergeant-at-Arms
Austin Albert
freshman international relations major
"I would be proud to enforce the by-laws of the constitution, conduct meetings, and serve on the Elections Committee. I would also like to follow the precedent of past Sergeant-at-Arms and continue that dedication and competence. The continuance of this precedent would indeed further the campus as it has in the past."
Ngozi Williams, freshman international relations major
"Some ideas that I hope will improve student life vary, and will cover all students no matter their interests or major. I think more work study jobs should be available so that more students have the opportunity to receive work study aid. I also think it would be beneficial to have certain facilities more accessible to students, especially those students in the Communications Department. If students have easier access to the resources they need for class, that is one less stress to deal with, so more attention can be put into the actual assignment."
Secretary
Alexandrea Barney
freshman legal studies major
"I believe getting the Webster students involved in making Webster University the best is important. I do believe if we can get more activities on campus that a variety of students can relate to, it will definitely improve the student life. I believe I can represent the diverse student body of Webster University. I also believe I can be the person that people feel comfortable talking to and expressing any concerns they may have regarding Webster. As I stated before, I believe I did a great job as secretary and any fellow SGA officers could vouch for that."
Comptroller
Ben Berges, junior political science major
"If elected, I would first work closely with current Comptroller Nick McGeehon to fully grasp the way that budgets are handled. Though many consider it a complicated process, I feel someone like me, who has been familiarized in the past to the inner workings of the budget process, would be best suited for the job. I would work closely with student organizations to encourage them to spend their allotted money on events that will attract students and I will also encourage groups to work together to sponsor larger events. My ultimate goal is to encourage as many students as possible to either create or join a student group to encourage more participation on the Webster campus."
Patrick Vacek, freshman computer science major
"If I become the next Comptroller, I would like to make sure that there are clear guidelines by which budgets are audited and monitored and that clear records are kept. I would like to work with the many clubs we have on campus to provide the best assistance to them that I can. There are many wonderful clubs on campus, but many do not really take off. I hope that I can contribute to an increase in club attendance and activity in part by making the budget process simple and fair. Should I be elected to either position, I will do my best to represent the Webster student body."
Arts and Sciences Senator
Justin Charboneau, sophomore political science major
"I am currently serving on the book exchange committee and I would like us to have the full model working at the beginning of next semester so students can save money on books. I would also like to look into a different budget format so clubs and organizations could possibly see more money for activities."
Mac Ingram, freshman political science major
"My primary goal on SGA would be to do whatever I can to make all of our college experiences at Webster University a better one. This is where I am going to spend the next three years, and while I have loved my freshman year here, I believe I could work proactively on SGA to make my college experience even better. Moreso, I would like to see this become a more involved and active campus, with the influx of new resident students we will have next year, SGA can be a positive force in boosting what this campus has the potential to be."
Kelly Lakefield, junior political science major
"I intend to look to YOU to make sure every student has a say. If you choose me, I plan to be very open to ideas and concerns. That is not to say I'm a blank slate. I want to make sure parking is reasonable - both in price and availability - and that our professors are not subject to unfair pay cuts. However I am very good listener, whether it is in class, with friends or with strangers. I want to hear your thoughts - stop me in the hall, e-mail me at kellylakefield@gmail.com."
Ryan Richter, sophomore political science/international relations major
"All the clubs and volunteer organizations I have been associated with have taught me how to look for areas that I can improve or modify. Through SGA I hope to have the opportunity to represent the students of Webster University by communicating with them through my other activities and classes. I was also considering an 'ideas, problems, and questions' box that would be placed in the University Center. Through the Public Safety Advisory Board I want help keep Webster a safe and fun campus. I hope to support and assist in the building of closer relationships between those at Webster through other committees and judgments as a Senator for SGA."
Business and Technology Senator
Sara Gunn, sophomore business administration major
"As Webster will probably double the amount of on campus residents next year I will focus my time uniting new freshman. I will inform our freshman student government representatives of the great opportunities offered through SGA and other school involvement. I will do the best I can to improve student life by being a voice of the students, a communication tool for executing their ideas."
Mario Santander, freshman business administration major
"As Senator of Business and Technology I will be given the opportunity to represent the student body of Webster as a whole. I will promote all concerns of the student body. As a commuter myself, I wish to increase commuter involvement, represent the student body as a whole, and increase safety and awareness with concern to computer theft. In this election for Senator of Business and Technology, support me: Mario Santander."
Patrick Vacek, freshman computer science major
"If I become the next Comptroller, I would like to make sure that there are clear guidelines by which budgets are audited and monitored and that clear records are kept. I would like to work with the many clubs we have on campus to provide the best assistance to them that I can. There are many wonderful clubs on campus, but many do not really take off. I hope that I can contribute to an increase in club attendance and activity in part by making the budget process simple and fair. Should I be elected to either position, I will do my best to represent the Webster student body."
Communications Senator
Elizabeth Eisele, sophomore broadcast journalism major
"If I am a member of SGA, I will want to contribute to the recycling program. I know how strong recycling can be if everyone participates. This campus uses much paper, so my goal is to have most of that paper recycled. I hope every student that attempts to throw paper away thinks twice and places the paper in the recycling bin. Plastic would also become a priority. Another issue is a lack of school spirit. I think SGA can help promote attendance at sporting games. Students can create a bond through community sports. The athletic department and SGA can work together to drum up more interest in attendance of the games."
Kaitlyn Paradis, freshman film major
"To improve Webster's student life I intend to make sure important needs are met. I plan to make myself available to everyone and be open for advice. I also intend to keep in direct contact with the Dean, so, whenever problems occur, I can quickly try to resolve them. Extending hours in the media labs is one issue I hope to address. Not only am I here to help Communications majors, but also am willing to listen to any advice or situation and present it to the SGA board and get results."
Education Senator
Katie Brindley, senior education major
"As education senator, I hope to accomplish a great deal. Since becoming an education senator, I have worked on the Student Book Exchange Program. Through this program students would be able to buy and sell textbooks to other students on campus. The purpose of this program is to provide students with an alternative way to buy and sell books. I hope to be an asset to the organization by recommending and supporting ideas to improve Webster and its student life."
Kendra Davis, sophomore education major
"This school year, I feel out of the loop when it comes to what is going on on campus between the student body and the student body and the administration because I am not a member of SGA and communication was limited. If elected, I would like to better the communication on campus between everyone so that no one feels like I do. There are always important issues around us, and all of the students need to be aware. I would also like to help continue the ongoing project the SGA has supported this year to better our campus."
Fine Arts Senator
Janele S. Moore, sophomore English/dance major
"As a Fine Arts student, the concerns of my school are very important to me. I will push for more development in the study abroad program to make room for majors, such as dance, that have difficulty finding an opportunity to study abroad. I will strive to push the administration for improvements on the art building and facilities. I would also like to continue my work with the recycling program."
Information provided by SGA Election Commissioner
Sarah Truckey