On Wednesday, students set aside time to cast their vote for the five vacant SGA senator seats and their favorite candidate for Miss Freshman. For some, Wednesday brought about excitement and enthusiasm, for others devastation. As the Fall 2009 election came to a close, many students, candidates and their supporters anticipated the final tally of votes.
Students gathered around Miss Southern Sabrina Whitley as she read the final results.
The results came back announcing Erin Rogers Miss Freshman. Rogers garnered 132 votes, 50 votes more than Breshatta Davis’ 82.
Davis may still get a feel of the Miss Freshman experience, as Rogers wishes to work with her and get her input.
“The other girl [Davis] ran a great campaign and I would still like to get her input on things,” Rogers said.
Rogers said she gives all thanks to God, as she left the turnout of the election in his hands.
“I am so, so thankful, I’m so thankful to God, I knew he would allow me to gain this experience,” said Rogers immediately after the results were read.
The race to fill the five vacant senior class seats in the Student Senate brought much suspense, as two former SGA officials vied for another elected student office—former SGA President Jamal Taylor and former Vice-President Phillip Wallace. Taylor lost a re-election bid in the spring primary while Wallace reached the run-off before falling to current SGA President Stanley White Jr.
Brittany Green tallied the most votes with 29, followed by William Burrell with 28 and Wallace with 27. Maria Harmon garnered 26 votes and Brittany Scott tallied 26 to clinch the final two spots. Taylor tallied six votes in the race.
Scott hopes to put the students on “one accord” and implement things which will bring the senior class together and inform senior’s of their rights, while working closely with White.
“My plans are to make sure all the student’s voices are heard and that we take care of what comes first for the students and I think everything else will take it’s place,” Burrell said.
Though campaign week is over, the hardest part is far from the end. The elected candidates look to have a a productive year for the university, despite the budget cuts.
“My plans are to get in and be productive, wherever I’m needed and whatever I can do for the school; that’s what I want to do,” Green said..
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Vacant SGA spots filled after fall elections
September 10, 2009
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