The Student Government Association at Penn State New Kensington reorganized in May and selected a new slate of officers for the 2013-14 academic year.
Lauren Blum, student life coordinator, works closely with the SGA board. According to Blum, the students are looking forward to serving their student body. Blum and Theresa Bonk, director of student affairs, are co-advisers for the SGA.
“The new officers are excited and already jumping into their duties and roles with enthusiasm,” Blum said.
The 2013-14 officers:President – Chelsea Leaks of Saxonburg (Knoch High School), sophomore, risk managementVice President – Marissa Russo of Plum Borough, Pa. (Plum High School), sophomore, information sciences and technologyTreasurer – Cody Shoemaker of Parks Township, Pa. (Kiski Area High School), sophomore, electro-mechanical engineering technologySecretary – Caitlyn Cody of Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls High School), sophomore, information sciences and technologyUpperclassmen Faculty Senate Representative – Ryan Barton of Cabot, Pa. (Evangel Heights Christian Academy High School), junior, information sciences and technologyUnderclassmen Faculty Senate Representatives – Samantha Muhhuku of Kampala, Uganda (Uganda Martyrs Senior Secondary School), sophomore, Biomedical Engineering TechnologyEthan Ritzert of Chicora, Pa. (Karns City High School), sophomore, aerospace engineering The SGA represents the campus’ students, providing support and advocacy, and helping them experience what the University has to offer. For more about the SGA, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/StudentLife/sga.htm.