Fourth-year College student Josh Myers will fill the vacant seat on the Honor Committee created when fourth-year student Julie Yee stepped down early last week, College Council President Christine Miller announced in an email to College students Sunday. Myers originally ran for one of the five College spots on the committee and came in sixth.
“We would like to welcome Josh and look forward to working with him and the rest of the Honor Committee this upcoming academic year,” Miller said in the email.
Yee resigned from her position for logistical reasons unconnected with Honor.
Myers will serve for the remainder of Yee’s term, which runs until elections next spring. According to Meyers, his original loss “never bothered [him];” rather, losing the first time helped him focus his personal vision for Honor and place more emphasis on what he felt was most important for the organization: outreach.
Miller contacted Meyers on July 3rd to inquire about his interest in the position. Meyer replied that he was in fact still interested, and shortly before the official statement was released, he was contacted with the news that he had been selected to fill Yee’s spot.
“It’s unfortunate that Julie stepped down, especially as the top vote getter, but I respect her decision and I’m thankful for the opportunity to fill her spot,” Meyers said in an email. “One of the best things about Honor is that the organization rewards initiative – you don’t have to be on Committee to make a difference. In light of this, I have no doubt that Julie will continue serving the student body as she always has.”
Meyers will represent the interests of the College along with the other CLAS representatives. He says he ultimately hopes to represent “those without a voice” in regards to Honor.
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