The deadline to run for a position on the Student Government Association produced several candidates at Fort Hays State University.
Listed below are those running for president and vice president, as well as student senator positions. Biography information was provided by each candidate.
For anyone who wants to participate in Senate but did not fill out an intent to run form, candidates can be written in for any office and just need five votes to be considered for a successful write-in campaign. Any write-ins for president/vice president need to include two people as this office is voted on as a ticket. There are also five at-large seats available for those who do not win within their college.
Online elections on Tigerlink will be from April 15 to 20, with polls closing at 4:30 p.m. April 20. Results will be announced a short time after polls close, barring any delays with possible ties.
President/Vice President (one ticket)
My name is Haley Reiter. I am currently a sophomore studying Hospitality and Tourism Management. I am running to be Student Body President for the 2020-21 school year. As president, I would like to continue the growth of the Student Government Association that past administrations have started. I will begin working to improve all aspects of campus life such as: diversity and inclusion, transparency among students and University officials as a whole, and fostering collaborative environments. These actions will ensure a positive representation of all students of Fort Hays State University.
Hey everyone, my name is Bryson Homman and I am running to be your FHSU Student Body Vice President. I am a junior from the great town of Solomon, KS. I am currently majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Organizational Leadership. I believe that as your Vice President, I will be able to bring my past leadership experiences & my growth as an FHSU student to the position and all that it entails. As President and Vice President, we will begin working to improve all aspects of campus life; diversity and inclusion, transparency among students and University officials as a whole, and fostering collaborative environments. These actions would ensure a positive representation of all students on the FHSU campus.
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences:
(8 seats available, 5 running)
Jayln Mettlen: Hey Tigers! My name is Jayln Mettlen and I am running for student senate to represent the College of Health and Behavioral Science. I am a sophomore majoring in Social Work and I can’t wait to hopefully begin my second year representing my fellow tigers as a part of SGA.
Jessica Maciel: My name is Jessica Maciel and I am a junior majoring in radiologic technology. I am running to represent those who may feel that they do not have a voice in what goes on within the university. Also to be involved in order to be able to answer questions others may have about what we do in Student Government.
Luz Gomez: My name is Luz Gomez and I am a freshman majoring in nursing. It would be a privilege to once more get the chance to represent this amazing student body of FHSU. I decided to run because I want to keep serving my Fort Hays community and protecting the interest & rights of every student. Secondly, I want to continue voicing the concerns of all students of FHSU. No problem is too small or too big to address and I want to continue being a line of communication between students, faculty and administration. Lastly, I want to help this university be the best it can be for every student here at Fort Hays State University. I would love to have your vote and continue representing Fort Hays State University.
Hannah Jones: I am Hannah Jones, and I am a freshman, majoring in radiologic technology. I believe that I would be a positive representative for my fellow students here at Fort Hays State University. If selected, I would not only help voice the opinions of the students, but also help to ensure that the students here have the best environment for their educational, social and cultural experiences.
Also running: Skyler Jones
Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
(4 seats available, 4 running)
David Schulte: David is a sophomore Finance and Accounting major from Halstead, KS. He served as a Freshman senator last year spending time on the Appropriations committee and the Allocations committee. He would like to serve his fellow students because he enjoys the communication between constituents and helping to solve problems. In his free time, he enjoys spending time playing guitar and piano, spending time with friends and anything college football.
Ryan Stanley: Ryan Stanley is a Junior majoring in Business Management with a minor in Spanish. If elected, this will be Ryan’s third year as a senator. He is hoping to continue to represent the students of FHSU with responsibility and connectivity. He is active in Christian Challenge, Men’s Track & Field and VIP Ambassadors. Ryan and his friends are always down for a trip to Tryyaki, always. Go Tigers!
Isabella Artman: Isabella Artman is wanting your vote! She is a sophomore majoring in International Business and Economics and has been involved in the Student Government Association the past year along with Arts for Social Change and the Fort Hays Honor Society. Isabella is running for a seat in the senate for the Robbins College of Business and will proudly represent her college and her constituents if elected. She has prior experience as a Senator and would love to return to the Student Senate in order to bring positive change to the university and ensure that every student’s voice can be heard!
Also running: Xiao Sun
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(5 seats available, 9 running)
Andrew Erb: I am a Political Science major focusing in Public Administration in my junior year of my college education. I transferred to Fort Hays after graduating from Barton Community College where I served as the Student Government president for two years. Also while I was attending Barton, I served a two-year term on the Great Bend City Council. This experience and knowledge is something I want to bring to Fort Hays. I pride myself on working towards compromise and listening to everyone’s views; we all have a right to be heard and being a social person and an involved student I believe that I can ensure that all students are at least heard. Working towards a better relationship between the Institution, the Students and the Community it serves is a priority of mine, because when there are good relations more can get done and we can keep or shape our college into one we believe is best for our future here as students and for future students that choose to attend here. Your vote will not be wasted on me and together we can keep Fort Hays State University the best it can be. I would appreciate your vote and put it to use with hard work and dedication to you the students, the university and the community around us. Thank you for your kind consideration!
Jimena Olivares: My name is Jimena Olivares. I’m an upcoming sophomore running to be a senator in Student Government Association. My major is political science with a pre-law focus and I would love to have the opportunity to have a seat in SGA for my second year. As a returning senator, my biggest take out from my first year was having the opportunity to voice my peers’ concerns and watching our staff and student body work to fix those concerns. I feel dedicated to hearing what the students of Fort Hays have to say and truly striving to create change for the better. Thank you!
Emily Maldonado: I am currently a freshman majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law. I am running for Senator to represent the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. I want to help students of color recognize that they belong into our university and take pride in being FHSU students. I hope to encourage diverse students’ take on leadership roles and be involved!
Katelyn Modlin: Katelyn Modlin is ready to represent the students of FHSU! She is going into her second year at FHSU and is majoring in Communication with a minor in English. She was an SGA Senator in the spring of 2020. Katelyn is a member of Fort Hays Honor Society and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority where she holds many leadership roles. She would like to return as an SGA senator to represent FHSU students and ensure that they have a voice in their higher education. Katelyn is excited for the upcoming year, and is eager to work toward making FHSU the best university for its students!
Also running: William Barfied, Isaiah Schindler, Crystal Rojas, Jetta Smith, Eliza Gomez.
College of Education
(2 seats available, 1 running)
Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte
College of Science, Technology and Mathematics
(6 seats available, 1 running)
Christopher Crawford