Sixty-four students applied, about 30 were interviewed, and the new members were notified Friday evening, said Rebekah Burford, chief of staff for the executive branch of student government.
Each of the selected applicants expressed real interest and dedication, Burford said. "They were going above and beyond to make their interest a reality."
Student Body President Jen Daum said that executive branch officials had to choose from an amazing group of applicants but that they chose those who were the most qualified. "We are excited about the new members," she said.
The students were chosen to fill vacancies created by Cabinet members who resigned to participate in the spring student elections.
Applicants were asked a wide range of questions during the interview, and some even caught the applicants off guard.
When asked "If you could be a tree, what kind would you be?" senior Enyonam Kpeglo, who will be the chairwoman for the Minority Affairs Committee, said she would be a dogwood. "They are so resilient, plentiful and multifaceted because they are a flower and a tree. Also, the different colored flowers add diversity."
Sophomore Brian Suh, who was chosen as an executive assistant to the student body president, was asked, "If there was a movie based on your life, what would it be called?"
"I said 'Footloose,' because I couldn't think of an original title and 'Footloose' is a good movie," Suh said.
Only three of the new members were at Sunday's meeting, but each expressed excitement about being chosen.
