South students fling to spring
by Paul Branch
reporter

Crowds of students flocked the South Campus student activities patio at a spring event Wednesday.

Spring Fling, an event to expose students to clubs and organizations on campus, helped students learn how to get involved with social groups and service organizations.

The event was complete with live music from 106.1 KISS FM and food.

Student Government Association along with Latino Student Union sponsored the event.

SGA, a student-led organization, acts as a liaison for the students to the faculty. The faculty and students use this body to receive feedback from each other.

SGA relays ideas and complaints to staff and faculty on how to make the school better, such as Spring Fling.

“ The purpose of Spring Fling was to help student organizations to advertise and let themselves be more visible,” Brandy McDaniel, SGA president, said.

According to McDaniel, one of the hardest things for the clubs to do is advertise and get themselves known to other students.

One of the clubs on campus is the Optimist Club.

The Optimist Club, an international organization with groups in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and soon Mexico is dedicated to mentoring children through various projects.

The South Campus division of the club likes to take TCC students to area schools and other facilities to help tutor and mentor young students.

Carolyn Riddell, South Optimist Club president, the clubs focus is building leadership skills and character in the students and volunteers.

“ We are always looking for new and willing volunteers to help,” she said.

Jon Erslyn, vice president of Christian Student Ministries, said he hoped the Spring Fling will make other students become interested in becoming a part of CSM.

Student chairs for the event were Anthony Fletes and Anel Saldivar.

Last Updated: 4/14/2004
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