“I decided to campaign for student body president because I wanted to make a change on campus,” says Guerin. “It means a lot because I’m leaving a legacy. I’m showing that every black woman on this campus can be in this position.” As the president of Student Senate, Guerin hopes to strengthen ties between the administration and students, advocating on behalf of both parties to find solutions and create effective programming that makes students happier and more successful on campus. On Aug. 26, Guerin addressed the Class of 2025 during New Student Convocation, welcoming them and imploring them to get involved. “We must think deeply on what we want out of our college career, and we have to act boldly on it. I take this saying to heart because I want to make sure I do everything to the best of my ability. If I stayed in my room my freshman year, I would have never become the person I am today.” Over the past three years, participation in a variety of campus organizations has contributed to Guerin’s ambition and leadership abilities. She is a sister of Gamma Delta Sigma, a member of the Lyco Pom & Dance team, a member of Black Student Union, and an admissions tour guide. She says all these roles have strengthened her communication skills and have given her attributes that have helped her succeed in college. “I feel I carry this weight on my shoulders to show everyone that I can do it and so can anyone else. Don’t ever let the stereotypes stop you from doing what you want. Make sure you are becoming your greatest self — college is your opportunity to do that.” Fayla Gue rin ’22 F For Fayla Guerin ’22, THINK DEEPLY. ACT BOLDLY. is more than just a marketing tagline. It’s been the mantra behind every decision she’s made as a student at Lycoming, including the decision to run for Student Senate President. Now in her senior year, the Baltimore native and corporate communication major and film and video arts minor has been sworn in as the first female African American student body president in the history of Lycoming College. Student Senate President We must think deeply on what we want out of our college career, and we have to act boldly on it. Meet 20 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2021 PRESIDENT’S REPORT/FALL MAGAZINE
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