Nicholls State University - La Pirogue Yearbook (Thibodaux, LA)

Page 168 text:

Bvlmdu Hymel ridffs on the shoulders of SGA prvsidcnt De1nnyCavf2llal thcpaiama party spon- sorvd by Phi Kappz1Theta. P4-nninglnn f-..a,L Quqw I, 'mf Xiu-Q.. , K' xx K x M1

Page 167 text:

.IO 1 SO I 9 P+- J DJ CD CD C5 pda D3 in-I Q-+- i' 19919 nh I.-, ,kr ., MASQ? ii' V1 W '-x... 5 .Y J - s fi.. .F ' v Dyk. ni 1 X if 'JL -in

Page 169 text:

Plagued by resignations by Claire Clements Resignations plagued the Student Government Association, as only half of the Student Senate elected in April of 1976 remained in office a year later. Lack of time due to academic work or other commitments was the reason given by most of the resigning senators. That's been a big headache I've had all year, Danny Cavell, SGA president said. Cavell, a senior in social studies edu- cation, achieved much publicity last year, as he was elected SGA vice presi- dent on a write-in ballot. Cavell was also one of ten undergraduates named to the Nicholls Hall of Fame during the spring graduation ceremonies. Despite frequent resignations and appointments, business went on as usual in the senate. Cavell cited senate help as a major factor in the success of his projects. I think I've accomplished a lot of things I had planned, he said. One of the first projects of the fall semester was the finalization of the legal aid program. Lloyd Bourgeois, a Thibodaux attorney, was hired to assist with student legal problems for two hours each week. The SGA also sponsored enrichment courses in ballet exercise and guitar. Barbara Costello, a life sciences and technology senator, taught the ballet classes and Iulie Hourcade, a freshman education major, taught the guitar classes. In an effort to inform freshmen about the services and purposes of the SGA, senators and executive officers spoke to guidance classes. Other projects included the institu- tion of the Student Informational Serv- ice telephone line. Volunteers operated the line five days a week to answer questions on lectures, sports, entertain- ment and special events. Other SGA officers for the 1976-77 year were Danny Lafont, vice president: Dave Doherty, treasurer, and Sue Hall, secretary. Ricky Gambre and Debbie Martinez were elected freshman class president I if Danny Lafont SGA Vice President -S Danny Cavell SGA President and vice president in run-off elections in September. Cambre, a general business flaw optionj major from Lutcher, defeated Tim Gary by one vote. The vice presi- dential race was also close with Marti- nez, a medical technology major from Houma, defeating Sammy Barker by four votes. Financial legislation began with a lengthy debate over the amount of executive scholarships. The financial committee, chaired by senior class president Vic Lafont, recommended raising the scholarships from S125 to S138 a month. Tommy Lyons, Student Entertainment Board director, asked for an increase of S40 a month, making his salary 3150. Motions to put the raises into effect failed. The senate approved an operating budget of 317,000 for the fall, but had to review and amend the SEB budget due to a decrease in enrollment of full-time students. 4'.f I ,Ny x Q J mf, . A I3, A if b 'QV Z .f -. ' ',a,N '?'. ' Dave Doherty SGA Treasurer s GA