Russo wins election

In an election that saw more than a third of the Lyndon State College student body vote, Nick Russo won the student government association's president's seat by a just 53 votes.

"I'm really excited to take over as the next SGA president," said Russo. "I promise to make good on my campaign promises. And thank the entire student body for the support.

"When I found out I was elected the next SGA president it was one of the happiest moments of my life," Russo explained. "I really care about the students of this campus and want to see this college succeed."

Russo's journey to the presidency has been anything but ordinary.

"The past year has been a year of unexpected opportunity," said Russo.  "I got a call over the summer saying that I should consider running for the residential non-traditional, and commuter affairs vice president.

"Then in January, I was asked if I was interested in taking over the position of financial controller," said Russo.

The sophomore atmospheric science major first got involved in the SGA in his second semester of his freshman year when he was asked to be the club representative for The Critic.

After accepting the position of sports editor at The Critic and agreeing to be the rep once again he was appointed by the current executive board to serve on the cabinet as the vice president of residential, non-traditional, and commuter affairs.

Once Miranda Bushey stepped down at the end of the fall semester as the financial controller the executive board once again looked towards Russo. He was approved by the business department and started the job in mid February. In the time since, he has straightened out the books and gotten each club up to date on their finances.

Russo launched his campaign in late March, weeks after junior Dave Daly announced he would be running.

"I knew Dave (Daly) had a lot of supporters, and I had to campaign hard for votes, so I knocked on every door of every residence hall," he said of his campaign.

Russo hails from Norwell, Mass. And is concentrating in broadcast meteorology at Lyndon. He is also currently serving as a resident assistant this year.

"I am relieved the campaign is over, but really excited to get to work next year and continue my work as financial controller for the next few weeks," he added.

Joining Russo on the executive board will be Executive Vice President Sean Siciliano, Administrative Vice President Meghan Dolyak, and Financial Controller Julie Austin. 

Look for profiles on all three next week.