Freshmen take on leadership roles for university relay

By Sawyer Hemsley

JCOM 1130/Section 2

For the first time in several years, Relay for Life officials at Utah State University have selected several freshmen to join the leadership committee. The students will help plan and execute this years relay that will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Nelson Fieldhouse.

Steve Wilcox, relay president, said the freshmen selected this year will “bring a new spirit and excitement to the job.”

“Receiving the opportunity to get involved is the best way to figure out who you are and the potential you have to become someone great," said Timmie Bowie, cancer survivor and chosen freshman leader. "It is also an awesome way to meet new people and make friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Freshman leaders will be in charge of recruitment, donations, and organizing a special dinner for participating cancer survivors. They will also help other committee members plan outside entertainment throughout the event to keep a fun atmosphere.

“As a freshman committee member I can see how the whole organization works,” Bowie said. "I plan on being on the committee every year until I graduate. It is very helpful to be able to watch such amazing leaders.”

Bowie hopes to follow in past leaders' footsteps in order to help the relay grow better each year.

“I encourage freshmen to create the desire to be involved in future relays,” Bowie said. "Participating in this event has made my entire college career and is what I love most about college.”

"We all know someone who has fought the hard battle, and we might even know someone who has lost such a battle," said Baylee Brian, a freshman committee member. "It's really humbling to know I’m a part of something that's making a difference in the fight."

Brian encourages all freshmen that are looking for involvement and leadership opportunities to support the event so they can be involved in the coming years as future leaders.

For more information visit www.relayforlife.com.