GALVESTON, Texas (Feb. 7, 2025) – A delegation of Galveston College students
accompanied GC President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., and 800 other students from the
50 public community colleges across Texas, to meet with their state representatives on
Feb. 3 during Community College Day at the Capitol.
The GC student delegation was led by GC President Shelton, Ed.D., Student
Government Association President, Alicia Ann Fletcher, and GC Student Activities
Coordinator, Junior Garcia. They were accompanied by SGA Vice President, Triniti
Mendoza, SGA members Lydia Ybarra and Tenia Grissom, and GC Student
Ambassadors Sweetly Musick, Jaime Villamil and Amirah Salahuddin.
“It was inspirational to see our students sit down to meet with our state representatives
to advocate for their future and those of their fellow students,” said Garcia. “The
students are our future leaders and this was an excellent opportunity for them to see
first-hand how our state government works, tour the Capitol and get real-world, hands-
on experience by meeting with our state representatives.”
GC’s delegation met with Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton and Texas State
Representative Terri Leo-Wilson’s office to learn about the bills both legislators support,
advocate for the priorities of community colleges and discuss issues important to GC
students.
“As a community college student, I had the amazing opportunity to witness our college
passionately advocate for the support that we need for our college and community,”
said Villamil. “Community College Day provided a valuable platform for educators and
students to voice our specific needs and concerns. It was a truly uplifting experience
that we, as community college students, have a voice and the support to voice our
concerns.”
ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE
Galveston College was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college
providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic,
workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.
