Alcala Yearbook 1993-1994

AS Executive Board LEAVING THEIR MARK

ordinary as the everyday college student, he possesses the will to make a difference, a quality that is extremely hard to find in the people of today's fast-paced, "every– man-for-himself'' society. That's what re– ally separates Tom from most people--his true desire to make thinks easierfor every– one. It was this desire that led Tom to formu– late a new fellowship. Tom helped to create SMILE, Students Making It a Little Easier, to assist studentswho, without the fellowship, would not possess the funds necessary to remain at USD. Tom was the chairperson of-the Student Senate, a group of students instumental in expressing the view of the entire student body. He was also involved in many community service projects, including the Volunteer for Youth program, in addition to his responsibilities as A.S. President. "If it's one thing I know for sure, it's that there is no other school like USD, " said Tom. "It's one in a million." So is Tom.

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hen I leave this campus, I just want to be remembered as a guy who really loved it here," said Tom Vertetis, A.S. President.

That really isn't a tall order for the students of the University of San Diego, because anyone who knows Tom, or just has caught a glimpse of him staring out at nearby Mission Bay can see in his eyes the desire and ambition that he has for his school. It's that same feeling he will carry withinhis heart throughout his life. In years past, the presidents of the stu– dent body always had a dynamic aura about them. Tom is no exception to this tradition. Many wonder in his ability to juggle the responsibilities of A.S. Presi– dent with those of a responsible student.

Talking to him, however, would surprise you. Inside he's just Tom, the proverbial "boy next door. " A guy who drinks Gatorade, owns a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do, goes crazy on a dance floor, enjoys sitting at the beach with a candle, and just likes to have fun. What could be more normal than that? ''I'mhere for everyone on this campus... I'll sit down and talk to anyone about what's on their mind.. .I want to be able to include everyone in anything they want to get involved in.. .I just really like to help other people... " Although Tom is about as

~ Associated Students