ADAM BENSON IS STUDENT SENATE PRESIDENT FOR EMMETSBURG CAMPUS OF IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A Cherokee man has been selected to lead students on the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Adam Benson will serve as the President of the Emmetsburg Student Senate for the 2005 – 2006 college year.

Benson is a sophomore in the Nursing Program. Last year, he served as the secretary/treasurer of the Emmetsburg senators. While classes have been under way for only a short time, he has already set goals for the college year.

“My goals for this year are to increase participation in senate activities, work on some campus budgeting disbursements, provide the students with more activities throughout the year, have information brochures and pamphlets about many topics available for all students. I will also work on upgrading the available outside activities on campus by resanding the sand volleyball pit and putting in frisbee golf holes and doing more community based events, and charitable donations. Some of the topics will cover school events, drug and alcohol awareness, student enhancing activities, and the sporting events up in Estherville,” Benson said.

He is the son of Dale and Mary Benson of Cherokee.