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& 1 MS uide 4 93 Campus Elections Tuti 1,1993 Page 7 it bod] ?xas A&M must be two things, first a leader and second a good rep- Texas hese qualities take experience if the student body president of Texas effect! I sevet jsitions within the last four years which have enabled me to under- iuntof d dedication that being a leader requires. . I uni lortance of setting goals, planning, organizing and delegating neces- ny oi| :ater heights. ce, Ilii jreat amount of experience in representing Texas A&M. Within the ve b« mmand of the Ross Volunteer Company, a member of Corps Staff, 'of It 1. extenj e nation and state, I have talked to old Ags, new Ags, and people ersea aid about all Texas A&M has to offer, ehad ixperience in both of these areas. lhas| thfour memorable years full of many experiences. All I want is one xasA it has done for me and the best student body president Texas A&M andG body| sto be someone who is willing to step up and get something done," 3r,ase ps who is running for the office. the Hi f that directing the changes people want to see and increasing stu- entaicrtant jobs of a student body president. into so many factions, Taylor said he feels that to move forward, a is to he (groups find some common ground. Df the' noil and a two-year Fish Camp counselor, Taylor said change could not have to affect its traditions, it need dent's problems and not fix what isn't broken," he said, multiione of the most important issues facing the campus. Every group is plai lant role, although not necessarily through a forced three-hour class. mttoi ivare and sensitive, he said, and through a special branch of the Stu- antfoc toblem, student leaders can implement change. something if you don't do it yourself," Taylor said, lerece over name changes in the Texas A&M System and requests by other Uowm ir rings, Taylor said a president needs to defend the selectiveness of ak for the school." tcan'tlfho's wary about messing with the wrong people," he said, ond ii the Ross Volunteers and recruiting officer for the Corps Staff. -Jason Cox ndidal xidy president try to tell you what they will do, make them tell you what tone ! ipportunity to play a key role in all three branches of Student Govem- icheni was successful in addressin me with the experience to 'ermCouncil dsory )f Finance & Administration ng day, other issues directly affe ectmg you. g many i be the most qualified candidate: •Dr. Mobley's Speakers Bureau •Yell Leader Advisory Board •Judicial Board Assistant Chair •Fish Camp Counselor presi inue addressing these issues and concerns: •multicultural awareniess & sensitivity Texas A&M U ni versify System name changes ictorfj ‘extra reading days i hfaoi (ion, and State Legislature ieedsi president with tine experience and the initiative to produce changes that ality: nour campus. Through effective communication and responsible action, dentil pal part of decisions made at all levels which affect you, the student body bcesl 'emffl buncil adem nputi r pi ililj die said Sunday. make people aware of multicultural issues. The off-campus phase of dit Jlsby teaching them about ethnic and gender issues, he said. )Kto be different," he said. "I'm not a minority and don't claim to know abil sesai n hili each tl'mi toio ream ressa snl the reel erstafil :M isa lid, nvoh ngin ate hildren about multiculturalism is aimed at preventing future incidences uCi took place last fall at A&M, he said. The on-campus phase of this plan is prese oshock people into the realization of what happens," he said. "The mes- realize the insensitivity of no multiculturalism." it Senate needs to become more accountable to the student body. To do ;er and more powerful. needs to be improved by enlarging the Greek staff. Walker said. "If we incidences that happened last year may not have happened," he said. hJ tek system adviser. Other universities generally have larger Greek staffs problems such as legal issues and zoning rights when they build their 5f lie large Government for three years. Walker has also represented students in Legislature and has worked with the administrators at the University tudajiiversity President William Mobley and Dr. John Koldus, vice president of - Stephanie Pattillo ackUlwould like to tell you why you should "VOTE ZACK" for student body aurse this if any of these issues affect you. ousit can be done? Provide a financial incentive to investors to build new axes ons). Work with management companies to donate scholarships to s-A' paying $200 a semester for your books? What can be done? Start a ient( m a book swap during the beginning of each semester. The buyers will Work with the bookstores to provide paperback alternatives to the jks! buy. ;eF« 'you imagine paying up to $210 extra per semester for your labs? What ptil -alternate the years the fee is assessed, rotate which departments use the j),ri tithe fee during non-accreditation years (to $35), increase solicitation of of m iment - the possibilities are numerous! M w Code of Honor to the application for admission and have the ■nts n-1 'age from other successful programs and improve on them for use at tsrij Jssful program at the University of Northern Colorado to expose ral) 'Ithis program can be expanded here at A&M in the form of a seminar ecai tie how to act. We can dispel ignorance and myths about each other. lOttl it there, but I feel they are very important to a large number of students -live! dy president candidate Zack Barcevac said University leaders should out (is. The focus on budget cuts in the state legislature has kept the Universi- in,l junior applied math major, said he wants to change that, put''nts in fending off the budget cuts, but there are some tough issues here l" he said. heii 'ing a student must be addressed in the coming year, aili look issues" include off-campus housing costs, textbook prices, and a re- ?eri!i bean cost up to $210 on top of tuition for engineering students, hell $, Barcevac said multiculturalism and traditions must be dealt with, yin? fwheel with how multiculturalism is addressed," he said. "We need to runi already have programs dealing with this issue." ises fQiinar series to make students more aware of not only other cultures, but ;xas lid I People how to act, that's already learned," he said. "We can't teach stu- sabout each other to dispel ignorance and myths." jenl I'olved in Student Government is important, Barcevac said, of' 1 candidate has something to say," he said. "If we put a little thought taftpan find solutions." - Gina Howard Senior yell leader Five students will become yell leaders for the 1993-1994 school year, Thursday at midnight, barring a run- off election. The yell leaders are responsible for raising and maintaining Aggie spirit at sport events, yell practices. Fish Camp and summer conferences. The yell leaders also travel all over the state promoting Texas A&M and its traditions. The student body elects two junior and three senior yell leaders each spring. The elections are open to any student in their second or third year at A&M who has a minimum 2.3 GPA. #1 Ric Goj Howdy, My name is Ricardo "Ric" Gonzalez, a junior political sci ence major from San Benito (the last McDonald's before South Padre Island) and candidate #1 for senior yell leader. I want to be your senior yell leader because I am ready to Ac tivate, Rejuvenate, Motivate and Yellate the hell outta KYLE FIELD. I'm ready to lead and represent the heart, soul and spirit of AGGIELAND, the Fight- in' Texas Aggie Twelfth Man at all athletic and special events. I feel I am the best qualified to be a senior yell leader due to the leadership, personable, and moti vational characteristics gained through my involvement in T- Camp, Howdy Camp, Student Government, MSG Student Pro grams and Student Activities. Finally, I want to be your se nior yell leader to have the op portunity to continue to unite and link this diverse and 'world class' university to become the model university for the entire world. In closing, I would like to challenge the Student Body to two things: (1) GO out and VOTE!!! and (2) continue to keep Texas A&M the friendliest cam pus in the world. My name is Bryan Bullington. I'm a junior environmental de sign major from Dallas and a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Corps. I'm running for the office of senior yell leader. Being a yell leader encompass es many aspects of leadership. I believe that being a yell leader is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an indi vidual. Yell leader involves so much more than being down on the track at football games. It in volves being committed to spreading the pride and spirit of Texas A&M to all facets of the University. Whether it be at Fish Camp, Aggie Mom's Clubs, or student groups on campus, I want the opportunity to repre sent Texas A&M as an ambas sador. I feel that being a leader is the most important characteristic of a yell leader. Both on and off the field, I will exude characteristics of high moral standards and in tegrity. It is my hope that as students and alumni look down on the track they can be proud of the people that represent the school they hold dear to their heart. I commit to being a person that Aggies can be proud of by allowing my spirit, heart, and soul to shine as I share the defini tion of Aggieland to those from every walk of life. #5 Chris Kelli Howdy Ags, My name is Chris Kelly and I am a junior psychology major from Dallas. Senior yell leader is a position of leadership, dedication and tra dition. I believe I would be an ef fective leader who is dedicated to upholding the traditions of Texas A&M. I am willing to work hard and accept the responsibilities and commitment. As the last of six brothers and sisters to attend A&M, I know that being an Aggie is special, and I would be honored to repre sent the best university in the country as a senior yell leader. I hope to raise support for men's and women's athletics. bonfire, and all other student ac tivities that carry on Aggie tradi tions. My goal is to let everyone know how great Aggieland is by leading the Spirited Fighting Texas Aggie Twelfth Man. So let's get fired up Ags! God Bless and Gig 'Em. ^8 Jesse Mi HOWDY AGS! My name is Jesse Mills and my campaign slogan is "The Steer Stops Here!" I'm a junior business major from Frost and I'm a member of the Class of '94 Council, T-Camp 1993, Financial Service Organiza tion, and the Pre-Law Society. I bleed maroon blood. I've wanted to attend Texas A&M since I was first told about the school when I was six years old. After my first visit, when I was a freshman in high school, I knew I'd always be an Aggie. I met the yell leaders during that visit, and I decided then that I would run for yell leader when I arrived here. It took three scholarships and working two jobs to get here and that makes me love and appreci ate Texas A&M even more. Texas A&M has unity and spirit that no other school has. I want to be more than just a part of that spirit, I want to a leader of it. I believe in A&M and will always stand by it, during the good times and especially the bad. I'm a non-reg who wants to represent the Spirit of the Twelfth Man for all Aggies, but I want to especially represent the 38,000 non-reg students. Come see me in action at the yell leader forum at 6:30 Tuesday night in the MSG Flagroom. Be ready to rock the house and bounce off the walls! Re member Ags, your Aggie Spirit is the reason why - "The Steer Stops Here." #2 Mike H< Excitement, that's right, excite ment. This is what the senior yell leader position calls for, and this is what Mike Healy will deliver. Right now, I want you to think about something that ex cites you, be it a brunette, blonde, or red head, be it that special day you were accepted to Texas A&M or that day you re ceived a bid from your fraternity or sorority, or maybe the day the Cowboys won it all. I want you to get excited. That's my job. When I need excitement I think about Aggie Bonfire, Ele phant Walk, Muster or the Big Event. This campaign has been a real eye-opener. I have never been this proud of my fellow Ags. I have met a lot of great people and will love to see them at the polls. I want to be your yell leader, that means that I am here for you to call upon; to come to your in dividual meetings to get y'all ex cited. I have a responsibility to the Aggie athletes and to the Twelfth Man and will execute this job to the best of my abilities. Remember every vote is impor tant, proof of not enough good Ags voting is now seen in the Oval Office. So Ags, remember me, Mike Healy, when you go to vote. Re member #2 on the ballot. Re member that Aggies never lose, they just might not be ahead when the time runs out. God Bless. Gig 'Em. #4 Steve 1 Howdy Ags, My name is Steve Scanlon, a political science major from San Antonio. This year I'm running for re- election to senior yell leader. Being a yell leader, as a junior, gave me the chance to represent something far beyond what most could comprehend and that is Aggie Spirit. This year I hope I am able to re-instill this Aggie Spirit within the Twelfth Man and help return the Fightin' Texas Aggies to the Cotton Bowl. The position of yell leader car ries with it a great sense of pride and love for Texas A&M. Football games are only a taste of what being a yell leader js all about. From orientation pro grams, Fish CampsV’humerous mothers' clubs across the state to the volleyball and basketball games during the spring, I have had a fantastic opportunity to show others what we all feel here at Texas A&M. Furthermore, I can't explain what being a junior yell leader has meant to me, and come March 31st and April 1st, I hope you will, again, give me the chance to represent you as your senior yell leader. Remember Steve Scanlon, #4 on the ballot for senior yell leader. #6 Mark Rol Howdy Aggies! My name is Mark Rollins, a junior civil engineering major from Arlington, and I am run ning for re-election to senior yell leader. This past year I was privi leged to serve the Fightin' Texas Aggie Twelfth Man as a junior yell leader. With your support I will carry on the traditions of a Yell Leader, and together we can take the Aggie football team back to the Cotton Bowl for a victory on January 1. However, being a yell leader is much more than simply repre senting A&M at football games. A yell leader speaks at new stu dent conferences. Fish Camps, yell practices, mothers' clubs. elementary schools, summer camps, and numerous other events across the state and na tion. A yell leader also leads the Twelfth Man at various other sporting events such as volley ball, softball and basketball. This university has given me much through organizations such as Class Council, Student Government, Fish Camp, the MSG, and the Corps of Cadets. To continue to contribute to the University through the position of senior yell leader would be a dream come true. Remember that you have a voice in who should lead the Twelfth Man next year with spir it, dedication and motivation. If re-elected I will do just that. REMEMBER-"ROLL WITH ROLLINS" on election day. Gig 'Em. #9 Greg Rie) Howdy, my name is Greg Riels and I am running for senior yell leader. I am a finance major from King- wood, and a member of Company E-2 in the Corps of Cadets. When I came here in the sum mer before my freshman year, I knew nothing about this school and even less about it's traditions. I was going into the Corps, and I had heard rumors that my fresh man year was going to be just loads of fun - on top of that, I wasn't real big on "humping it" in front of my parents in Rudder. I could never see myself in a go rilla costume telling people where to park for Fish Camp. I was not too thrilled to be in Aggieland. But now I am, and more than I can explain. You see, I was fortunate to meet people who taught me what it meant to be a true Aggie. Whether I got to know them through the Corps, Student Government, Muster, traveling with Rev, or Fish Camp, they all taught me that people are what is most important and what makes this place so very special. That is why I want to be Yell Leader - to give something back to the student body who has given me so much. I want to make that Aggie spirit grow within you, and encourage you to show it off. A great deal of that takes place on Kyle Field and in G. Rollie White, but it's much more - it's about setting the exam ple of being an Aggie and exempli fying Aggie spirit. I would be honored to be your senior yell leader and continue the legacy we are living.