SGA officers elected

By Jesse Bishop
Editor

Samantha Pierce is the newly elected president of the Student Government Association for the 2002-2003 school year.
Amit Patel won an uncontested race for vice president of special events.
Pierce, a general studies major from Silver Creek, said, “I am really excited to be the new SGA president. I expect great things for the college and the SGA in the upcoming year.”
Patel, an accounting major from Rome, recently received the SGA Contribution to Student Life Award for his dedication to making Georgia Highlands College a better place for students.
Traditionally the vice president of public relations has been an elected official, but due to lack of candidates, this year's officer must be appointed. The secretary has always been an appointed position, determined by the president. As of press time, these positions were not filled.
A total of 76 students voted in the election, up from 48 students last year, according to Ashley Wood, director of student life. The voting was conducted over the Internet. Students were required to enter their identification numbers for security purposes.