Bakersfield College’s Student Government Association is moving forward and meeting objectives, said Angela M. Guadian-Mendez, interim dean of students.
Guadian-Mendez said SGA has recovered from the problem that it had this semester with the dismissal of three student officers and has assigned new people to take up the duties of vice president, legislative liaison and treasurer.
The ousted officers were Karl Estill, who served as vice president; Belen Ortiz, who served as legislative liaison; and Omead Poure, who served as treasurer. These officers were removed because of a violation of the student code of conduct committed during a trip to the ASGA National Student Government Summit, which took place in Washington, D.C.
The replacements are Justin Salters, vice president; James Hancock, legislative liaison; and Shawn Newsom, treasurer.
“We’re very glad to have them on board. They all have unique qualities,” said Guadian-Mendez.
Newsom admitted that he is very excited to be treasurer.
“I enjoy being a team player. I want to make the student body proud,” Newsom said.
SGA President Lyne Mugema said she is looking forward to working with Salters, Hancock and Newsom.
“They all have lots of strengths. They’re good people,” she said.
SGA said that it is going forward with two campus-wide competitions. One is a canned-food drive. The department that gathers the most cans will win $500.
The other competition is a toy drive; the department that collects the most toys will win $500. One department could win both cash prizes.
The competitions run from Nov.12-Dec. 2. The canned foods must have original labels on them with no dents anywhere. Toys must be contained in the original package and must be age appropriate for children 4-17.
Toys should not be wrapped. SGA will wrap the gifts. Those donating toys must make sure the toys are safe.
Those wishing to enter the competition, e-mail Kenneth Whitchard, committee chair at [email protected]