Emily Thomeczek ’21 ΚΑΘ was elected President of Westminster’s Student Government Association, or SGA, in January. Read on to learn more about the campus leader.
Hometown: Jefferson City, MO.
Major: Marketing and Business Communications.
Other titles: Residential Advisor, Marquess Hall; Vice President of Programming, Panhellenic Council; President, Alpha Lambda Delta.
On her new position as SGA President: My feelings toward my new position are all feelings of excitement. That also comes with feelings of nervousness at how influential and powerful this position can be. I feel a large responsibility to the student body and to Westminster College, and I look forward to carrying out those responsibilities.
Goals for the upcoming year: My primary goals for the upcoming year are to boost student engagement on campus, foster a better relationship and communication between Administration and students, and ultimately increase student morale on campus.
How Westminster is helping her find her purpose: Westminster is helping me find my purpose by providing me with the numerous opportunities it has to offer. As a sophomore, I have already held several leadership positions on campus. These experiences have shaped who I am as a person and given me the experience to be a leader in all aspects of my life.
Favorite spot on campus: My favorite place on campus is JCI. Many students walk through JCI to get to classes, grab food, or just hang out. I like getting to see everyone that comes through. There is always a familiar face around, and there is a strong sense of community present.
Favorite Westminster memory so far: So far my favorite memory was the 2018 Green Lecture when Bernie Sanders gave his speech. I was fortunate enough to get a seat on the stage directly behind where Bernie sat in Champ Auditorium and got an up-close-and-personal experience with Bernie.
Future plans: As a sophomore, I still have a lot to determine for my future plans. As of now I plan on graduating from Westminster and starting a career while I go to graduate school.
What she does in her free time: In my free time. I can be found spending time with my friends and sorority sisters or taking part in a campus event. I like to catch up on Netflix and craft when I can as well.
A superpower she wishes she had: If I could choose any superpower, I would choose the ability to fly. This way I could get to class in no time and would never have to worry about Westminster parking tickets.
