To the student body of Loyola College in Maryland,
As most of you are aware, over the past 10 days there has been much controversy surrounding my conduct. Concerning these events, I have had to answer to many people, but I ultimately feel I am most responsible to the student body and it is to you that I wish to comment.
Yes, I had a 21st birthday party. Yes, there were a lot of people and a lot of beer. Yes, I made a mistake. Dozens of you have come up to me saying that it is stupid, that "This whole situation is being blown out of proportion." Whether I agree or disagree is not the point. By running for SGA president, I opened myself up to such scrutiny, and it is part of my job, as president and as a Loyola student, to deal with the consequences of my actions. I am eager to do so, however, because I wholeheartedly support taking personal responsibility for one's actions in all matters.
Even though nothing was documented and no reports were filed, it came to my attention in the week after the party that rumors were afloat. Immediately, my roommates and I set up a meeting with Leonard Brown, director of Student Life, at which time we submitted a statement completely admitting everything that occurred at the party and accepting full responsibility for all the consequences of our actions. At no time have I asked for special treatment because of my position and I do not expect or wish to receive any. In fact, just the opposite is true. Because of my position, I have experienced harsher treatment by having the issue plastered all over the school newspaper and brought to the attention of Student Life in the first place. While my actions were unprofessional and have affected many groups on this campus, it is to the student body that I wish to primarily apologize. To each of you, I am sorry if I let you down as your leader, and I hope that I can somewhat rectify the situation by handling it in the most mature manner possible and continuing to work tirelessly to end the year in spectacular fashion.
Ultimately, I think that college is not about being perfect. It's about making mistakes and then learning from them. I've made several mistakes over the past two and half years. I made one on my birthday and I'll save everyone the suspense: I'm pretty sure I'll make a few more before I graduate. While I'm not proud of these mistakes, I can accept them, for each one has taught me a lesson and made me a better person.
In closing, I want to thank my roommates, cabinet members, friends, family and everyone else who has given me so much support during this difficult episode. There literally aren't words to express what each of your actions has meant to me, and I am privileged and honored to associate myself with each and every one of you.
As always, and most importantly, if any member of the student body has any questions or comments, I encourage you to contact me at kccrossett1@loyola.edu or at x2268. It is ultimately to you that I answer and for you that I serve.
Sincerely,
Your Student Government Association President, Kelly Crossett
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