Pine Technical College’s Student Senate has taken on some new excitement: a new President-elect, a trip to the Minnesota State College Student Association Summit, and summer trips to the Como Zoo and Wild Mountain.
Former Student Senate President Anne Kubesh graduated in May, leaving the President seat vacant. A campus-wide election was held in April, and after votes were tallied, Tim Soderbeck was named President-elect. He will assume his new position in late August, when fall semester begins. “It was bittersweet this spring with graduation and leaving Student Senate, but I know it’s in good hands with Tim as the new President,” remarked Kubesh.
As Student Senate President, Soderbeck hopes to see more participation from PTC clubs, and plans to utilize the Student Life Board located in the student lounge. “I’m very excited for this year,” Soderbeck stated.
Photo: Former Student Senate President Anne Kubesh and President-Elect Tim Soderbeck enjoy PTC’s Spring Fling back in May.
In March, three members of the PTC Student Senate and Staff Advisor attended the MSCSA third annual summit in Washington D.C. This was the first time PTC students have attended the summit.
Student Senate Staff Advisor Amanda Spencer, Treasurer April Sheldon, Tim Soderbeck, and Voting Senator Kaylynn Anderson spent three days at the nation’s capital where they participated in mock meetings before meeting and engaging with Representatives Al Franken and Rick Nolan at the federal level. During their meetings they were able to ask questions, and they discussed student issues with Franken and Nolan such as Pell Grants and student-loan rates.
“It was very informative,” Sheldon said about participating in government meetings at such a high level, and learning what students can do for themselves and their school. “There was some very exciting stuff with MSCSA,” she continued.
Sheldon was also elected to serve PTC as the Alternate Governing Council Representative for the North Central region of the MSCSA.
“It was a good experience for everyone,” noted Spencer of the trip. “The students learned a lot. MSCSA did a lot to prepare for it (the summit).”
Photo: Student Senate members (l to r) April Sheldon, Tim Soderbeck, Staff Advisor Amanda Spencer, and Kaylynn Anderson represent Pine Technical College at the third annual MSCSA summit in Washington D.C.
Also for the first time, the Student Senate has sponsored summertime activities. Back in June, PTC Senate members, students, and their families joined each other for a day of fun at Como Zoo. Approximately 60 people attended the outing.
On Friday, July 19 fun was had by Senate members, students and families at Wild Mountain.
“This year was the first year we’ve done summer activities, and they have been successful,” said Spencer. “The students seem to really enjoy them, and they are the reasons we put these events together.”
To find out more about the Minnesota State College Student Association, go to www.mscsa.org.
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