The Student Association formally introduced its newest cabinet members in a banquet Tuesday.
The results of the SA runoff elections were announced on April 6.
Adam Telle won decisively over Juan McCullum, taking 63 percent of the 3,151 votes cast.
“I’ve just got to give credit to everybody who worked with my campaign,” Telle said. “Also to my opponent. He ran a great campaign.”
McCullum gave no comment about the election results.
McCullum campaign spokeswoman Quentella Henderson said everyone involved in the campaign worked hard this year, and that they will continue to be a part of this campus.
“The student body chose who they felt was best for the job,” Henderson said. “We hope he stands up to that. We wish Adam the best. We feel like he did a wonderful job.”
Telle said that the election was not about him, but about the issues involving the campus. He also said he was ready to take on the tasks that came with the responsibilities of the SA president.
The SA attorney general race went to Jon David Cole. Katherine Sinele was selected secretary, and Wesley Black is the new senior class president.
Cole seemed eager to take on the tasks of attorney general, saying that he felt blessed. “The Lord has blessed me a lot through the process … and I know He is going to bless us this year,” Cole said.
Cole claimed 57 percent of the votes, defeating opponent Jonathan Cobb for the office.
“I’m happy. Jon David did a good job,” Cobb said. “I have no regrets.”
Secretary-elect Sinele said she would like to thank all the students for coming out and voting.
“I’m looking forward to next year with the student body and serving them,” Sinele said.
Sinele edged opponent Stefanie Thomas by 38 votes.
The new leader of the senior class, Black won with 58 percent, as opposed to the almost 42 percent garnered by his opponent, T.J. Harvey.
SA Elections Commissioner Stacie Carter said the runoff election set a new record in voter turnout.
The previous record was set at the general election held the week before when 3,142 students turned out to vote at the polls.
The announcement of SA executive officers ended weeks of campaigning and controversy.
Edward Sanders, a vice presidential candidate, said, “I think the students have clearly spoken with the margin of the victory, but I seriously think we need to address some of the division problems on campus that I have seen in this election and tonight.”
Sanders lost to Jeremy England in the general election.
Outgoing SA Attorney General Hunter Jones expressed his relief that the election process was completed.
“I’m just glad it’s over,” Jones said. “All the candidates that won definitely deserved to win, and we’re excited about the new executive branch.”