Owen Spahn

Owen Spahn

Educational Background and Future Plans:

Owen is a 2025 Canton High School graduate and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. After SRC, Owen plans to transfer to Illinois State University.

Reason for Running for Student Trustee:

Owen is running for the student trustee to serve as an advocate for the students, ensuring to transmit as much detail on student life to the board of trustees and to accurately represent student life and the student body at SRC.

Qualifications:

Owen brings experience obtained with previous leadership positions which include: Key Club President (2 years), Key Club Treasurer (1 year), Canton School District Board of Education Student Representative (1 year), Student Council Treasurer (2 years), Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Student Representative (1 year), Cantonian-Canton HS Yearbook Editor in Chief (1 year), National Honor Society Secretary (1 year), Habitat for Humanity Student Representative (3 years), Trinity Lutheran Church Council

Alice Hynek

Alice Hynek

Educational Background and Future Plans:

Alice is a 2025 graduate from Rushville-Industry High School. Alice participated in SRC’s high school dual credit program. Alice plans to transfer after SRC and earn a degree in Business Administration.

Reason for Running for Student Trustee:

Alice states, “I am running for student trustee to gain new experiences to help with future college plans and my career, as well as grow my overall experience with the business side of Spoon.”

Qualifications:

Alice states, “I am a natural leader, and I easily connect with others. I am involved with many activities at SRC. I am also willing to learn more about Spoon River College and its student body.”

Macon Kessler

Macon Kessler

Educational Background and Future Plans:

Macon is a 2025 Rushville-Industry High School graduate and is majoring in Ag Business at SRC. After SRC, Macon plans to transfer and obtain a major in Ag Business and minor in Finance.

Reason for Running for Student Trustee:

Macon states, “I am running for student trustee because I feel I will gain networking skills that will be valuable to my future career. I am also interested in learning more about how the college works and gaining experience in a boardroom setting.

Qualifications:

Macon states he is a hard worker and has a willingness to learn. He tries his best at everything and has been able to maintain good grades while being a member of the SRC baseball team.

2025-2025 Spoon River College Student Trustee

Logan Booth

Logan Booth

Educational Background:

Logan is majoring in communication at Spoon River College. His future plans include going into multi-media and graphic design.

Reason for Running for Student Trustee:

Logan thinks being the SRC Student Trustee would be a good experience and would help him further down the line in his academic major.

Qualifications:

Logan states that he is hard working and a good leader. Logan says that he takes pride in everything that he does. At SRC, Logan said that he has been able to balance his time while working at SRC, as well as, playing baseball all while maintain good grades.

Student Trustee Information

Each year, a student election is held at Spoon River College to elect a Student Trustee (term is served April – April of each calendar year). Petitions may be picked up each year beginning February, and voting takes place online in early March.

Requirements

  • Attend Board of Trustees Meetings on a monthly basis and as needed at other times
  • Update the Board of Trustees on college events and student life activities
  • Represent the student body on the Student Government Association in either Canton or Macomb

Benefits

  • Gain leadership skills
  • Further the interests and promote the welfare of SRC students
  • Opportunities to attend state student trustee meetings and conferences
  • Receive a one-year stipend toward your tuition and fees for up to 30 credit hours (not to exceed a pre-determined amount for each semester).