BY RAEGAN NEUFELD
After voting closed Thursday afternoon, results of the 2023-24 Student Government Association elections were announced at the group’s weekly meeting.
President/VP
Ella Burrows/Emma Day
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Noah Erichsen
Alex Johnson
Grace McCord
Austin Ruff
Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
Olivia Mull
Logan Erichsen
Garret Rymer
Kyler Semrad
Audrey Rymer
Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Joanna Carrillo-Maldonado
Ashley Schafer
Alicia Feyerherm
Tim Post
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Aspen Patrick
Luz Tucker
Payton Suppes
College of Education
Kati Rivera
International Seat
Ayooluwa Animashaun
At-large
Jackson Sinsel
Mickey Mason
Madison Albers
Courtney Jones
Brenna Schwien
This is the first year elections have been held in March, resulting from a bill passed at the beginning of the month. The bill’s purpose was to give the new administration and executive staff more time to meet in person before the summer. Executive staff applications are open now and can be filled out by any current SGA member or any Fort Hays student.
“I really encourage all of you guys to apply for an executive position,” said current Legislative Affairs Director Ella Burrows. “It’s a really great job, and (you should) encourage your constituents and friends to also apply so we have as many options as possible.”
Aside from elections, there were only a few other items of interest on Thursday’s agenda. President Ryan Stanley mentioned the upcoming Legislative Coffee at the Hays Public Library twice, stating the importance of students being there to talk with legislators. Currently, the legislature is in the process of deciding the university’s funding for next year.
“It’s really important that we have representation there (Saturday),” he said. “We need people there in Fort Hays shirts asking questions which will be provided by Fort Hays administration.”
The event begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday with coffee and other refreshments, and attendees can talk one-on-one with legislators. Then at 8:30, the panel of legislators will answer questions that must be submitted beforehand.
“Dr. Mason really emphasized the importance that we have people there representing us,” Stanley added.
The next SGA meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 6 in the Black and Gold Room.