Many would pass on the Performance lounge on Nov. 19 and see students gathered in a semi-circle. This was the Presidents & event that was attended by many students, student government and even the President of Fort Steilacoom, Denise Yochum, was seen sitting in the room talking to the students.

During this event the Student Leaders as well as Yochum told students how being in a leadership position could affect their job possibilities as well as other things that will change their education.

Still, many sat in silence as Yochum spoke about herself. She openly said she was a first generation college graduate; on top of that education was an escape. There was even a point where Yochum was in the news for her speaking against a zoning ordinance that would ban farm animals at the time.

College policy was shared showing that student’s education was the focus. Yochum said that the Fort Steilacoom Campus was seeking to offer the best education no matter the situation of the student.

The ASPCFS Vice President, Antione Wooten, and the ASPCFS President, Nataley Guajardo, told why they did the event. Wooten said “Another reason that we are really here today is to really pick your guys brains and see what are some of the goals that you guys want to see. What do you notice around you?”

Students asked questions to the director of Student Life, Cameron Cox, and the other staff in attendance. He told them the requirements for Student Government and Wooten told how they are looking for an additional member of the Technical Committee. This position would be ensuring Technology is replaced.

It was explained the clubs and resources that students could tap into. Clubs like the Running club, Gamers Enjoying Each others Company or Geec among other resources like American Honors. They even encouraged students to join or make a club.

The Legislative Senator, Robert Lasker, was also in attendance. He addressed the Mcleary decision and how it could affect the college. He addressed how class sizes would be reduced and the possible increase in tuition. Along with these he also brought up the possibility of food stamps or EBT being usable on campus.

Criminal Law student, Malcolm Clark said “I thought it went great. It explained of stuff we didn’t know about the school and it brought a variety of things to think about.”

Yochum thought the event went well saying, “We had a lot of students here and I think they are going to be future leaders.”