 "Photo: Fredrick Curtis")
Dear West Georgia students,
About a month ago I became your next Student Body President. The victory was a triumph and success that everyone on this campus can take part in. Since that time, however, the new SGA has done a number of things to not only assure a smooth transition, but to also make sure that we hit the ground running for the upcoming school year.
I must first offer thanks to two students who have helped make this past year one filled with many accomplishments. Outgoing President and my predecessor Alan Webster has done an absolutely phenomenal job during his tenure as student body President, and has always been more than gracious in his approach throughout the entire transition period. In addition to Mr. Webster, 2009-2010 SGA Senator of the Year Sean Lindo has been a valuable commodity not only to the SGA, but to the 11,000 plus students here at the university.
It is my hope that as my presidency begins; these two young men continue to be fixtures of progress and positivity on the campus of UWG.
In addition to some of UWG's best and brightest student leaders, I have also had the opportunity to interact with many administrative members in the last couple of weeks. Dr. Kim Metcalf, Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Sethna, president of this fine institution, Dr. Melanie McClellan, VP of Student Affairs, and Mark Reeves and Richard Curvin in auxiliary and transportation, have all been more than inviting since I first came to West Georgia a few years ago, and share my same vision and drive for student leadership and success.
With their help and your support, I am more than confident that we have the ability to make the 2010-2011 school year one of the best West Georgia has ever seen.
It should be noted, however, that in order for us to make great strides in any area of life, we must first be willing to make grand sacrifices. Before we can accomplish what has never been done before, we must be willing to dream, and subsequently believe in our capacity to make result out of what many would consider a fairy tale.
As we part ways for the summer, only out of anticipation for our reconvening in the fall, I ask that each and every one of us ponder what it is we can do to help make our community and our campus better, and do the best we can daily to help make those dreams a reality.
As I have noted on numerous occasions, I am extremely excited about the opportunity that you all afforded me. You can help take this campus to another level and better the collegiate experience for years to come by emailing us at our new email site, UWGSGA@gmail.com, or, you can become a fan of our facebook group, at SGA University of West Georgia.
I sincerely thank each and every one of you for the opportunity, and I look forward to serving you in an even greater capacity this upcoming fall. I wish the students of West Georgia a safe and enjoyable summer, but no matter where your intrigue, internships, or families may lead you, always remember that your words, actions, and service can positively change the world.
Thank you and God bless.