SGA elections yield new officers, low turnout

Lindsay Porter / Copy Editor

New SGA executive and class officers were announced Wednesday night following two days of elections. Only five hundred and six ballots were cast this year, about half of last year’s total according to SGA adviser Jana Lynn Patterson.

Chris Morse and Shelby Peterson were elected executive president executive vice president, respectively. Bob Koons will serve as treasurer, and Cheryl Borden as secretary.

For a complete list of winners, visit The Pendulum Online.

Morse said he’s committed to strengthening relationships between members of SGA and their constituents.

“I don’t want to be that guy who just speaks at Convocation,” Morse said. Instead, he said he wants to focus on SGA inclusion in the Elon community.

Although admittedly disappointed with voter turnout, current SGA President Mark Gustafson said he’s confident in the capabilities of the new officers. “They’ve got a lot going for them, most importantly experience,” he said.

A complete look at elections and recap of new officers will appear in next week’s issue of The Pendulum.

Lindsay Porter / Photographer

SGA officers smiled following their victories Wednesday night. Top left: Chris Morse, Shelby Peterson, Bob Koons and Cheryl Borden.