Student Government Association

Name: Ethan Tanis Age: 20 Major: Business and Psychology

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Email: etanis@hcc-nd.edu

As SGA President, I serve the needs and concerns of the student body by representing these needs and concerns to the College Administration.   If there is anything you need my help with, please feel free to send me an email!

Name: Kelly Wade Age: 21 Major: Communications

Hometown: Munster, IN Email: kwade@hcc-nd.edu

As the SGA Vice President, I work together with the Executive Board and Programming Board to make your time at school exciting!  I help to keep the lines of communication between students and SGA open.  Our events are fantastic, and if you have any suggestions for something new, please do not hesitate to let me know!

Name: Marie-Louise Resweber Age: 21 Major: Communications, Minor in Global Perspectives

Hometown: St. Martinville, LA Email: mresweber@hcc-nd.edu

As SGA Secretary, I take minutes of executive and programming meetings. I maintain a calendar of all SGA meetings and events, and help committee presidents schedule committee meetings. I also approve committee budgets for events and assist all committees in planning and executing events!

Name: Mark Travis Age: 22 Major: Business/Communications

Hometown: New Bremen, OH Email: mtravis@hcc-nd.edu

As Treasurer of SGA, I oversee the financial side of all of our events.  I work with the members of the Programming Board to help them manage their funds most effectively, and work with our Director of Student Activities to make sure all of SGA stays within budget over the course of the school year.

Name: Kelly Murphy Age: 19 Major: Psychology

Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio Email: kmurphy@hcc-nd.edu

I'm in charge of the Athletics Committee, which takes care of all of the programming for the athletic events that Holy Cross puts on for its students. For example, the Athletics Committee runs Polar Bear Volleyball, all intramural sports, and various other tournaments throughout the year.  It is a great way to get involved on campus and meet other students. Plus, it is a fun way to show your competitive side and win some cool prizes!

Other Athletics Committee events from the 2010-2011 school year: Multiple Wiffleball, Dodgeball, Mat Ball, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball Tournaments; Flag Football; Intramural Basketball; Hockey and Basketball Tailgates; Midnight Basketball 

Name: Molly White Age: 19 Major: Undecided

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD Email: mwhite@hcc-nd.edu

As leader of our Social Concerns Committee, I help bridge the gap between Holy Cross and the South Bend community.  This committee reaches out to the community through events like Ghosts and Goblins, Easter Eggstravaganza, the Thanksgiving Food Drive and occasional Bingo nights with the elderly at St. Andre's Place.

Other Social Concerns Committee events from the 2010-2011 school year: Multiple Blood Drives; Breast Cancer Awareness  "Pink Out"; HC Student Easter Egg Hunt; Canned Food Drive 

Name: Katelyn Pelton Age: 20 Major: Business and Communications

Hometown: Carmel, IN Email: kpelton@hcc-nd.edu

As head of the Entertainment Committee, I am planning on having a bunch of new, fun, and exciting events this year!  My duties also include organizing our winter and spring dances, the Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross Pageant, and also the Toys for Tots Auction that takes place in December.  We are always looking for help, so if you are interested please feel free to get a hold of me!  

Other Entertainment Committee events from the 2010-2011 school year: Multiple Open Mic Nights; Fall Ball; Valentine's Day Crush Can Sale; Minute to Win It Tournament 

Name: Pat Derksen Age: 20 Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Noblesville, IN Email: pderksen@hcc-nd.edu

As the Residence Life Committee Chairman, I hope to give on campus residents a fun filled community life throughout our great campus by encouraging all students to participate in the many wonderful opportunities provided by Holy Cross. My goal is to maintain a family-like bond between all students, and to provide the best on campus environment for all.

Residence Hall Council events from the 2010-2011 school year: Multiple Video Game Tournaments; Pumpkin Carving Contest; Inter-hall Christmas Decoration Contest;  Concert on the Quad 

Name: Thomas Lyon Age: 21 Major: Business and English

Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana Email: tlyons@hcc-nd.edu

As Chairman of the Commuter Student Association, I schedule events like Pizza Wednesdays and breakfasts for commuter students throughout the year.  I also keep commuter students informed about other events going on around campus.