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President - Brandon Horsley
Hello, my name is Brandon. My major is Elementary Education with a focus area of History. I am an active member in the fraternity, Sigma Beta Tau. I'm from Atco, New Jersey and graduated from Hammonton High School in 2009. I work in Undergraduate Admissions as a Student Ambassador. Some of my hobbies include playing basketball, football, baseball, and just having a good time. I enjoy meeting new people. I am always open to new things and of course new ideas. One of my favorite things to do is make people laugh and also laugh myself. I consider myself a leader and an ambitious person. I think one of my best qualities is just having an open ear. I have no problem listening to anyone about anything. Helping people out is a passion that I have and something that I truly enjoy doing. My motto is and always will be, "Shoot for the stars and always dream big." I hope you chose me to be your Junior Class President. Thank you.
- Vice President - Romain J. Francois
Treasurer - Melanie Calatayud
"You can't judge a book by its cover", so here’s a little about myself. I'm Melanie Crystal, you can call me Mel. I am a very fun person, down to earth and live life the fullest, yet one day at a time. I'm a huge geek, I put my studies before anything else, and of course God and my family, I like to read, I enjoy art, watch soccer games, travel, play laser tag, go camping, I love to eat sprinkles, and the list goes on. Most of all I am proud to be a cougar, and even though there’s many materialistic things that can be taken away from me, my VOICE is something that never will.
Secretary - Gregory J. Benedict Jr.
My name is Gregory J. Benedict Jr. and I am running for Junior Class Secretary. I am in Nu Delta Pi Fraternity and I am also the secretary of that organization as well, and I love the position. I also work for Kean as a Student Ambassador, which is someone who deals with incoming freshmen’s applications and requirements, as well as, give tours of the campus and go to the majority of events around campus. I love Kean but I feel there are changes that need to be made to help us, the student. That is why I am running to help us out for the years that we are here and for the future.
Representatives
Angela Basirico
My name is Angela Basirico and I am running for Junior Class Representative. I am running because like many other students, there are a lot of changes that I would like to see happen. I would like to help the voice of students finally be heard. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Special Education and Psychology. I am very involved in Kean University and various community service events. I am also a new member of Delta Phi Epsilon. I feel that I have the leadership and communication skills as well as the motivation to be a great class representative!
Walter Dioses
Hello! My name is Walter Dioses and I am running to be your Junior Class Representative. I am a sophomore here at Kean majoring in International Business. I am a very friendly, loyal, and hard working person who has the ability to succeed in any given environment. I believe I can help each and every student by making their ideas and voices heard because we are all part of the same community at Kean University and we all deserve the right to speak our mind. I want to give the students of Kean a satisfying feeling that they have a part in helping our team, New Legacy, succeeding our goals of making your experience here at Kean the best.
Hanan Goldstein
I'm from Cherry Hill, NJ and I'm an Undergraduate student majoring in both Political Science and Public Administration. As an undergraduate I've been highly involved in Kean University's Gay/Alliance Reformation, K.U.G.A.R. (formerly Kean PRIDE) and I'm currently the group's Director of Public Relations. I'm also involved with Student Organization, serving as a Sophomore Class Representative. Shortly before beginning my first semester I interned for Garden State Equality, an organization that furthers the cause of LGBT rights, and worked for the Corzine Campaign. When I graduate I look forward to enrolling in Rutgers' joint MBA/MPP program. My ultimate goal is to get involved in public policy and eventually become a successful social entrepreneur.
Baruti Kafele
Baruti N. Kafele is a Third-Year Political Science major with an emphasis in International Relations at Kean University. Kafele is an advocate of egalitarianism, education, collectivism, and progress for all students from the Kean University campus to all of the corners of the world. Kafele is an international student that has studied abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo during the spring semester of 2010 and understands the importance of provoking a change for the betterment of humanity.
Ellen McDermott
My name is Ellen McDermott, I am currently a sophomore at Kean University. I am a representative for Team New Legacy, and my major is special education, with a second major in psychology.
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Matthew Smith
My name is Matthew Smith; I am a sophomore at Kean University. My major is Special Education K5-8. I enjoy music, sports, and I like to have fun with my friends. I am a member of PASU and I also work in the New Upper Computer Lab. I have lived on campus for the past two years. I am running for representative because there are certain problems and issues at Kean University those needs to be addressed. I see myself as a voice for the student body. The student's needs and concerns are my first priority. I feel that I am capable of taking on tasks and responsibilities for the representative position.
- Mishuk Mowl
