Chandra Thompson, 23- Chair of Administration
“We run the budget of clubs, and any of the events are funded by ASWCC. We are also a fun group of people.”

Meet your student council

December 9, 2012 Online Editor 1 Comment

By Andrew Edwards

Phelicia Parker, 17- Representative at Large
“We’re trying to fuse the PR coordinator with the rep. at large, so we will be in better contact with the Horizon.” — Phelicia Parker, 17- Representative at Large “We’re trying to fuse the PR coordinator with the rep. at large, so we will be in better contact with the Horizon.”

Patrick Gregory, 18- Chair of Clubs and Outreach
“I think that students should care about council, because most of what we do is try to make their experience better.’ — Patrick Gregory, 18- Chair of Clubs and Outreach “I think that students should care about council, because most of what we do is try to make their experience better.’

Morgan Cyprien, 19
“In council we spend a lot of time building connections between members, so when we go into the community, each student is represented.” — Morgan Cyprien, 19 “In council we spend a lot of time building connections between members, so when we go into the community, each student is represented.”

LaMon Allen, 17
“Council is basically using student reps. To empower other students, and it’s open to anyone.” — LaMon Allen, 17 “Council is basically using student reps. To empower other students, and it’s open to anyone.”

Kyle Thompson, 26- Chair of Budget and Finance
“Student council is a great opportunity for students to come and get involved in what’s going on behind the scenes at Whatcom and even work with administrators and deal with political issues that affect campus.” — Kyle Thompson, 26- Chair of Budget and Finance “Student council is a great opportunity for students to come and get involved in what’s going on behind the scenes at Whatcom and even work with administrators and deal with political issues that affect campus.”

Kristin Riddle, 19
“We bring the community together by communicating with the individuals of the school and bringing it to a council setting.” — Kristin Riddle, 19 “We bring the community together by communicating with the individuals of the school and bringing it to a council setting.”

John Laigaie, 20- Vice President
“We try to work for what’s good for students. We don’t make any decisions based on our own beliefs. We really like to hear what students have to say.” — John Laigaie, 20- Vice President “We try to work for what’s good for students. We don’t make any decisions based on our own beliefs. We really like to hear what students have to say.”

Gianna Firpo-Hughes, 17
“We basically take in the students’ concerns and try to make the campus a better place.” — Gianna Firpo-Hughes, 17 “We basically take in the students’ concerns and try to make the campus a better place.”

Charles Pope, 21- President
Charles’ Philosophy: “Only when we enrich the lives of others can we become truly rich.” — Charles Pope, 21- President Charles’ Philosophy: “Only when we enrich the lives of others can we become truly rich.”

Chandra Thompson, 23- Chair of Administration
“We run the budget of clubs, and any of the events are funded by ASWCC. We are also a fun group of people.” — Chandra Thompson, 23- Chair of Administration “We run the budget of clubs, and any of the events are funded by ASWCC. We are also a fun group of people.”

Brooke Berger, 20
“In administrative committee we’re not all paperwork. We bring the fun to council and to the campus.” — Brooke Berger, 20 “In administrative committee we’re not all paperwork. We bring the fun to council and to the campus.”

Brian Gonzalez, 22
“Council is a great way to get involved and make your voice heard at school. Council makes important decisions about money.” — Brian Gonzalez, 22 “Council is a great way to get involved and make your voice heard at school. Council makes important decisions about money.”

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Online Editor says:

January 9, 2013 at 1:14 pm

Matthew, I would speak to the student council themselves about that.

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