Who is Katelyn Green? Where’s your hometown?
I am a senior, chemistry
major. I grew up in Macon, Ga. with my parents and my two younger brothers.
What groups are you
involved in at Savannah State?
I am an American Chemical
Society Scholar, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Sisters Striving
for Excellence. In addition to being SGA president, I am assisting the
Presidential Search Committee to select the next SSU President and I worked as
a peer tutor.
What do you do in your
spare time?
I played sports in high
school and I’m still very active. I like to hike, and I like to get out in
nature.
Why did you choose SSU?
I wanted to study at an
HBCU because I thought I would feel more comfortable stepping out and taking on
big roles like SGA president if I was surrounded by people who look like me. I
had an older cousin who went to SSU, but I actually never stepped on campus
until I showed up for freshman year. Staying in state also allowed me to use my
HOPE scholarship to pay for college so SSU checked all the boxes.
How did you get involved
in student government?
I was senior class
president at my high school and when I got to SSU freshman year I set a goal to
become president of the SSU SGA too. But I had to work my way up. Sophomore
year I became sophomore class secretary. Junior year I moved up to executive
secretary and finally, I reached my goal when I was elected SGA president.
Why did you want to join
student government?
I’ve always been able to
talk to adults. I’m not timid about talking to the administration and being the
voice for students to say what others are afraid to say. It’s not comfortable
for me, but my daddy always said you have to be comfortable with the
uncomfortable.
What are your goals for
this year?
I have three goals:
increase campus collaboration among groups, boost spirit and morale and
increase retention. We lost a lot of the connections we used to have during
Covid. I want to bring back the hype at games. I want to bring awareness to the
whole campus about all the different groups and activities we have and let them
know they are open to working with everyone. I want to make everyone feel
welcome and not out of place. I think if we do this, students will want to stay
here, and they’ll be dedicated to giving back to the school when they are alumni.
What advice do you have
for incoming freshmen?
The first thing I tell
them is get out of your room, talk to someone and join something. I was
actually going to leave SSU after one semester but then I joined the tennis
team. The more I got to know people the more it helped me find my place. I also
tell them to never stop trying for something you really want. I decided
freshman year that I wanted to be SGA president and now here I am. Believe in
yourself and surround yourself with the best people you can and you can do it.
What do you want to do
after graduation?
I would like to work as a
pharmacist in a community pharmacy. I like helping people and talking to people
and I think working in a pharmacy will help me stay connected to my community.
Do you have any plans to
continue public office after college?
The world is changing so
I’m not sure what I will do as an adult, but I don’t mind campaigning, so we’ll
see.
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