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Looking to the past, the president and the future
Student Body President Jim Daly passes the torch, honor and responsibility to Matt Telvi
Leah Gallagher
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: News
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As the school year comes to a close and power changes hands, there is a new face representing the student body.
Late Sunday afternoon at the student government instillation dinner, Matt Telvi, sophomore, Wallkill N.Y., was installed as Sacred Heart's new student body president replacing Jim Daly, senior of Hazlet, N.J., who will be graduating in just a few weeks.
Daly served as student body president for two consecutive years, accomplishing a variety of things while in office including completely revamping Student Government as a whole.
"It was in bad shape before I took over with leadership problems and such," said Daly. "I would say also a change in perception of Student Government took place."
Daly said that during his tenure, they worked on major projects including the Financial Aid campaign; the reestablishing of the CSA (Connecticut Student Association) for student governments along with Quinnipiac; and changes in FLIK and parking.
In addition, Daly said that he had the opportunity to discuss events and problems with administration and students talked on a daily basis.
"Over my two years we have helped break every attendance record for our sports teams," said Daly. "Through our hard work SHU is now also been selected for the Princeton Review's top colleges. It has been a real exciting two years."
In spite of the long list of accomplishments Daly takes pride in, there is one achievement that he takes pride in above the rest.
"Probably my greatest accomplishment has been the creation of Big Red. It was something I have been working on since my freshman year and I wanted to make sure it was done before I left," said Daly. "I guess you can say that's my legacy."
So what advice does Daly have for Telvi as he takes the reigns and steps into his new role?
"My advice for Matt is to always stay positive. People look up to the Student Government president. If he is going through it saying 'this stinks' people will say it too. Stay positive and optimistic," said Daly.
Late Sunday afternoon at the student government instillation dinner, Matt Telvi, sophomore, Wallkill N.Y., was installed as Sacred Heart's new student body president replacing Jim Daly, senior of Hazlet, N.J., who will be graduating in just a few weeks.
Daly served as student body president for two consecutive years, accomplishing a variety of things while in office including completely revamping Student Government as a whole.
"It was in bad shape before I took over with leadership problems and such," said Daly. "I would say also a change in perception of Student Government took place."
Daly said that during his tenure, they worked on major projects including the Financial Aid campaign; the reestablishing of the CSA (Connecticut Student Association) for student governments along with Quinnipiac; and changes in FLIK and parking.
In addition, Daly said that he had the opportunity to discuss events and problems with administration and students talked on a daily basis.
"Over my two years we have helped break every attendance record for our sports teams," said Daly. "Through our hard work SHU is now also been selected for the Princeton Review's top colleges. It has been a real exciting two years."
In spite of the long list of accomplishments Daly takes pride in, there is one achievement that he takes pride in above the rest.
"Probably my greatest accomplishment has been the creation of Big Red. It was something I have been working on since my freshman year and I wanted to make sure it was done before I left," said Daly. "I guess you can say that's my legacy."
So what advice does Daly have for Telvi as he takes the reigns and steps into his new role?
"My advice for Matt is to always stay positive. People look up to the Student Government president. If he is going through it saying 'this stinks' people will say it too. Stay positive and optimistic," said Daly.
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