Emerson chosen as student body president

Jim Emerson emerged as victor in JCC's student body election last week.

Emerson received 126 votes while Amber Hancock received 110 votes, according to the Office of Student Life.

Jenakay Talerico is the new vice president. She ran unopposed for the office.

Emerson is a former National Guard member. He is married and has five children. He plans to increase the marketing of JCC's athletic department and hopes to create a "movie night" in the new dorms.