LAKELAND, Fla. (May 16, 2005) — Florida Southern’s Student Government Association elected new officers for the coming year. The students were elected by their fellow students in spring elections.

President – Christine Franklin, a junior music major. She is the daughter of James and Pamela Franklin of Stephens City, Va.

Executive Vice President – Roberto Luna, a sophomore political science major and son of Luis and Ruth Luna of Lakeland, Fla.

Academic Vice President – Steve Hamilton, a junior business administration major. He is the son of Steven and Laura Hamilton of Loxahatchee, Fla.

Vice President of Public and Community Relations – Mia Twinem, a junior music education major and daughter of Robert and Brenda Twinem of Bradenton, Fla.

Vice President of Finance – Courtney Baker, a junior biology major. She is the daughter of Carl and Cherylann Baker of Clay, N.Y.

Secretary – Natalie Rose, a senior business administration major. She is the daughter of Deborah Rose of Lititz, Pa.


About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1885, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive, United Methodist college with a liberal arts core. The college maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 38 undergraduate majors and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, provides strong student/faculty mentorship programs, boasts 24 NCAA Division II national championships, and is ranked by U. S. News and World Report as one of the top ten Southern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelors. Located on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is the home of the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.