Student Government Association
Want to help shape life at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church? The Student Government Association (SGA) is your opportunity to do exactly that. As the official student leadership organization of Bryn Athyn College, SGA gives students a real seat at the table — identifying opportunities for the student body, collaborating with faculty and administration, and making the college experience better for everyone.
Whether you’re passionate about campus events, student resources, or bridging the gap between students and college leadership, SGA is the place to get involved and make a difference.
What Student Government Does
SGA is more than a student club — it’s dedicated to representing and serving the student body. Members work directly with college leadership to address student concerns, sponsor events, support student clubs and organizations, and ensure that the student perspective is represented across campus. Specifically, SGA:
- Represents student interests to the faculty and college administration
- Serves as a communication link between students and college leadership
- Reviews and approves funding proposals for student clubs and organizations
- Supports the establishment and recognition of new student clubs and organizations
- Organizes and sponsors college events
- Serves on college committees, bringing the student voice to institutional decisions
Who Is Involved
SGA’s voting membership includes the Student Body President and Vice-President, two elected representatives from each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior), and representatives from officially recognized student clubs and organizations that have been granted a Voting Seat on SGA.
The Student Body President and Vice-President are elected each spring by returning students. Freshman class representatives are elected in the fall. Class representatives are elected by their own classmates, so every student has a direct say in who represents them.
Getting Involved
To serve as an SGA member, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, be in good academic and behavioral standing, and submit a letter of recommendation from a Bryn Athyn College faculty or staff member during the nomination and election process. If you’re looking to develop leadership skills, engage with the college community, and leave a lasting mark on student life, SGA is the place for you. For full details on membership, elections, and governance, view the SGA Constitution linked on this page.
2025–26 Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of what SGA accomplished this past year:
- Met weekly as a group to discuss issues and ideas on students’ minds
- Attended Faculty Council meetings
- Organized a faculty costume contest at Halloween
- Organized college involvement in the “Out of the Darkness” campus walk for suicide prevention
- Attended discussions with the College President and Chief Development Officer to provide input and feedback on college life
- Organized a community brunch in Brickman Dining Hall, which attracted over 200 families and guests
- Planned events with the residents of Cairnwood Village senior living community
- Participated in a survey on the college’s 5-Year Vision & Strategy
- Added coat hooks to the library café
- Created a game space in the Dining Hall, including self-serve coffee
- Provided feedback on merchandise for the Campus Store
- Served as college ambassadors at admissions and advancement events
Out of the Darkness Walk 2026 Pancake Brunch 2026
Incoming Members
- President: Coleman Boyeson
- Vice President: Celeste DeChazal
- Senior Representatives: Josiah Genzlinger & Grace Welsch
- Junior Representatives: Rafe McQueen & Ingrid King
- Sophomore Representatives: Ragner Kaage & Padraic Frazier
- Freshmen Representatives: Elections will be held in Fall 2026
2025-26 Members
President
Josiah Genzlinger
Vice President
Deidré Bongers
Class Representatives:
- Seniors: Alahnys Galarza & Sylvia Sweigert
- Juniors: Weston Brock & Grace Welsch
- Sophomores: Brynna King & Rafe McQueen
- Freshmen: Coleman Boyesen & Ragnar Kaage
Past Members
2024-25
- President: Trajan Frazier
- Vice President: Shannah McQueen Pitcairn
- Senior Representatives: Anthony Caristo & Miguel Torres
- Junior Representatives: Alexis Ewer & Sarah Brodsky
- Sophomore Representatives: Sylvia Sweigert & Marie Traversiere
- Freshmen Representatives: Rafe McQueen & Josiah Genzlinger
2023-24
- President: Laif Judson
- Vice President: Miguel Torres
- Senior Representatives: Ava Fino & Trajan Frazier
- Junior Representatives: Natalie Shaw & Rafe Williams
- Sophomore Representatives: Alexis Ewer & Alexis Pacecho
- Freshmen Representatives: Shannah McQueen & Naja Johnson
2022-23
- President: Amber Dawes
- Senior Representative: Lauren Schmittinger
- Junior Representative: Ava Fino
- Sophomore Representative: Rafe Williams
- Freshman Representative: Courtney Bragen
2021-22
- President: Katherine Halle
- Vice President: Savannah Chaves
- Senior Representative: Terrae Lewis
- Junior Representative: Christopher Matera
- Sophomore Representative: Katherine Hyatt
- Freshman Representative: Rafe Williams
2020-21
- President: Jacqueline Griffiths
- Vice President: Daniella Portillo
- Junior Representative: Tristan Banks
- Sophomore Representative: Katherine Halle
- Freshman Representative: Nicolle Lopez
- Secretary: Alex James
2019-20
- President: Francine Gomez
- Vice President: Emountey White
- Senior Representative: Okoye Taylor
- Junior Representative: Alec Grollman
- Sophomore Representative: Talia Brown
- Freshman Representative: Raymond Burrows
2018-19
- President: Hannah Dewees
- Vice President: Isaac Syre
- Senior Representatives: Maia Wyncoll & Malcom Riepert
- Junior Representatives: Zach Brock & Jamie Reynolds
- Sophomore Representatives: Marissa Miller & Alec Grolman
- Freshmen Representatives: Cole Lambertus & Nora Connelly
