West Virginia Wesleyan College’s newly elected Student Senate Executive Board is actively brainstorming ways to further the student-led organization’s work on campus.
Bray Boggs, a political science major from Winfield, West Virginia, was elected president. He is involved in the honors program, FYEX teacher’s assistant program, sophomore class council and Alpha Lambda Delta.
“By serving on my high school student council for four years, I developed and nurtured a passion for leadership,” Boggs said. “Coming to a college that prides itself on encouraging student-led activities, I wanted to apply my skills to enrich the campus atmosphere at WV Wesleyan. Playing a role in the decision-making process by actively listening to the concerns and suggestions of my peers is a key goal and one that I am able to accomplish as a Student Senate member. The Student Senate is not only an organization that represents the needs of the student body, but it is also an arena of problem-solving and innovation where anyone can contribute ideas. In short, my motive for seeking this position was to develop robust relationships with fellow students and faculty so that, together, we can collaborate and continue to promote Wesleyan as a college community where everyone can thrive.”
“Leadership is not represented by a title it is represented by actions. I consider myself truly blessed to be West Virginia Wesleyan’s next Student Senate president and am grateful for being entrusted with this responsibility.”
Julia McCoy, a nursing major from Ravenswood, West Virginia, is serving as vice president. She is the director of philanthropy and Panhellenic relations in ADPI Sorority.
“I thought it was one of the most impactful ways to be involved on campus. I appreciate making connections with like-minded, driven individuals who are also concerned with making changes and beneficial decisions for our community here at WVWC,” she said.
Paige Shaffer, a pharmaceutical science major from Thomas, West Virginia, will serve as secretary in the Student Senate. She is a Service Scholar, Student Ambassador and vice president of finance for Alpha Delta Pi.
“I was eager to join Student Senate because I believe it is vital to support various organizations and to contribute positively to our campus community,” Shaffer said.
Srikiran Nandigama, a biochemistry major from Millbrook, New York, is the new treasurer. He is involved with the WE LEAD Invisible Illness team, serves as a walk-in chemistry tutor and is a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, ISO, ODK and ALD.
“I joined Student Senate so I could be actively involved in creating change on campus,” Nandigama said. “I hope that as treasurer I can facilitate the funding process for organizations and work with the school administration to create beneficial changes for the larger student body/campus.”
Stanley Martin, a biology major from Beckley, West Virginia, will serve as member-at-large. He is a resident director for campus life, a Service Scholar, a WE LEADER with the Center for Community Engagement and Leadership, a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and junior class treasurer.
“I wanted to be part of the Student Senate because I’m passionate about making a positive impact on campus,” Martin said. “I believe that being the member-at-large for the Student Senate, I will be able to represent the Wesleyan body by bringing concerns and issues to administration and to help create solutions that enhance the overall Wesleyan experience.”
