Portrait #17  (8-2004)                                    
Name: Kevin Peters
Age: 21
School: University of Central Florida
Major: Finance/Economics
Phone: 407-823-2193
E-mail: sga_pres@mail.ucf.edu
Favorite book: Richest Man in Babylon
Hobbies: Sports—I love them all

Previous roles in Student Government:
• Chief Elections Commissioner
• Director of Community Relations
• Director of Governmental Affairs

Major Campaign Accomplishments:
1) Working on a $2.5 million Field Turf Project
2) Implementing dental services at UCF
3) I’ve only been in office 2 months, but we’ve already started doing bi-weekly voter registration drives

Why did you become involved in SGA?
     “I wanted to stay involved on campus and do the most that I could to make it a more enjoyable place to attend college.”

Who is your role model?
     “My mom—she’s the jam. She works harder than anyone I know and it seems like she never bites off more than she can chew.”

What is your administration’s biggest challenge?
     “So far, our biggest challenge has been summer apathy. There have also been a few budget crunches we’ve had to deal with.”

What legacy will your administration leave?
     “I hope that our administration will leave the legacy of opening up Student Government to more students. There’s not enough awareness of the opportunities that SGA presents, and I want to make sure that everyone has the chance to take advantage of them.”

How does student body view SGA?
     “In my opinion, our student body views SGA as a funding source for clubs and organizations. They also see our name at tailgate parties, concerts, and other fun events that we sponsor.”

Describe your relationship with the administration.
     “Last year, the relationship between SGA and campus administration was spectacular. Since I was a member of that administration, the great relationship has carried over to this year.”

Describe your relationship with the media.
     “Our relationship with campus media is getting better every year. They do their best to relay an accurate story and we do our best to stay off the front page—just kidding.”

What advice would you give to other SGA presidents?
     “To stay involved. Even when it seems like the same 10 people are the only ones who care, it will pay off. When it does, it makes it all worthwhile.”

What are your plans after graduation?
     “I’m hoping to go to law school.”

Copyright © 2006 Oxendine Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved