Portrait #16  (7-2004)                                    
Name: Herold L. Lord, Jr.
Age: 20
School:Hillsborough Community College—Ybor
Major: Political Science
Phone: 813-416-9871
E-mail: lord704@yahoo.com
Hobbies: SGA and hanging out with friends

Previous roles in Student Government:
• Senator
• Served on various committees

Why did you become involved in SGA?
     “I’ve been involved in SGA since high school. It’s rewarding to be a servant leader.”

Who is your role model?
     “Jesus Christ is the greatest role model for me. He’s made a way out of no way. His love and grace are always with me. “

What is your administration’s biggest challenge?
     “I’ve only been president for about a month. I’m spending the summer reorganizing SGA from the top to bottom along with my newly elected executive board.”

What legacy will your administration leave?
     “Our administration will leave a legacy of success. We’ll serve as a model to future SGAs of HCC.“

How does student body view SGA?
     “The student body enjoys all the activities we provide for them. They love it so much that we have a lot of requests for applications, which don’t come out until the fall.”

Describe your relationship with the administration
     “The campus president, the deans, faculty, and staff are really kind to SGA. This newly-elected body has really bridged the gap with the campus administrators.”

Describe your relationship with the media.
     “We have a growing relationship with our campus media that will bloom into a successful partnership.”

What advice would you give to other SGA presidents?
     “It’s important for any emerging leader to keep his or her grades up. It’s also important to remember that you’re a role model to many people, and there’s always someone watching you.”

What are your plans after graduation?
     “To attend Florida State University, where I will receive my bachelor’s degree in political science.”

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