LSC-Tomball RSO and Student Spotlight
Recognize and learn about dedicated Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and students on campus that make a difference within the LSC-Tomball community. While the RSO and Student Spotlights are awarded by the office of LSC-Tomball Student Life, the nominations are submitted by students. The heart behind the Spotlight is to recognize clubs and students whose work and presence are making a positive impact on campus.
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Student Spotlight
Edward Ryan, LSC-Tomball student and former Trevor’s Tavern president, rolled a Nat 20 in leadership, initiative, and inclusiveness. Whether he’s in class, working with SGA, or helping with the drama department, Ryan understands the significance of community.
“Clubs are an expression of the people who join them,” Ryan stated while recollecting over the members he has met. “People who put their minds to something can form great memories and great relationships that could last them the rest of their lives.”
Involvement on campus was not always second nature to Ryan until he was invited to join a badminton club meeting. “I looked around and saw these clubs that interested me.”
Sparking his curiosity, Ryan became an active member of various organizations. “Club Involvement allowed me to be engaged on campus a lot more; it lets me be a better student. Before, it was just home, school, and work. It felt very circular. When I go out and table at these communities, like at HSB, it makes me realize the opportunities there.”
Ryan got his first taste of an official RSO as the SGA campaign manager. Paired with his position as voter registrar within the LSC-Tomball Center for Civic Engagement, Ryan discovered the importance of strengthening his fellow students.
“My work in SGA outlines how I hope to leave a concrete foundation for others to build themselves up on. If all my time can be spent helping others find comfort and achieve their leadership goals, that would be the best thing.”
Trevor’s Tavern’s first year of commencement owes its gratitude to Ryan, as he helped accumulate fifty members and orchestrate the Dungeons & Dragons charity event, which donated funds to Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue.
Despite setbacks with club planning, Ryan’s dedication remained steady. “If you can get to the other side with greener grass and find you have achieved what you set out to do, that’s the ultimate goal. The struggle was worth it.”
Ryan is currently the treasurer for Trevor’s Tavern, recently obtained his certification to be a nursing assistant, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
He leaves with some simple words of advice:
“Be engaged, be civically minded, find fulfillment.”