Journalist Jessica Zimmerman (OU)
The second session of the 53rd Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature is in full swing. Delegates from across the state gathered in Oklahoma City for this semester’s session.
The first day was busy with hotel check-in, freshman orientation and opening joint session. Delegates will be back in the capitol building for the last two days of session, but the first three days of session are being held at the India Shrine Center.
Each delegation is ready to show up and show out. Over the course of the first afternoon, delegates shared what their school is most looking forward to for this session.
“We’re just excited to halfway be back in the capitol,” said Sen. Cook from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Rep. Ailey-Thompson from the University of Oklahoma had a similar answer. She said she is eager to see her delegation’s retirees walk across the state seal on the last day of session.
The Northeastern State University delegation is excited to make an appearance in the house.
“We were all senate last session, so we are excited to be involved in the house this session,” said Rep. Lamb.
The Oral Roberts University delegation has several zero stars in attendance. Rep. Springer said she is excited to see her delegation learn the ropes.
Sen. Floyd from Tulsa Community College is looking forward to bringing legislation to session.
Rep. Young from Oklahoma State University said, “Our delegation is most excited to dominate every competition available.
OSU is not the only delegation bringing a competitive spirit.
“We’re excited to win,” said Rep. Quartuccio of Oklahoma Baptist University. “Plus make new friends.”
This session, a delegate from Langston University came to observe in hopes of starting a delegation at his home university.
“I’m most excited to see different people’s perspectives and how they channel that through the legislation they write,” said Rep. Florence.
With so many eager delegates, the second session of the 53rd Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature is sure to be a success.