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That reason is that one of its own, Danielle Strandlien, a 27-year old associate nursing degree major, recently was elected president of the Texas Nursing Students Association.

Strandlien received 108 votes out of 130 to win the election by a landslide at the organizations state convention in Houston.

She was first planning to run for state secretary-treasurer, since she serves as treasurer of the SPC chapter, but changed her mind at the last minute.

“ I heard the Lynn Weick, current president of TNA, say if we don’t help our own profession, someone else will,” said Strandlien. “And that motivated me to run for the position of president.”

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PTK organizes vigil, Relay for Life

by Jacqui Streety, editor-in-chief

Phi Theta Kappa, in conjunction with the Hockley County Children’s Protective Services will be holding a candlelight vigil for abused children.

April is Child Abuse Awareness month and the purpose of the vigil is to call to attention the terrible amount of children who have died as a result of neglect and abuse this past year. The vigil is also to help people see the need for Children’s Protective Services and its workers.

The event attempts to direct attention particularly to the state of Texas and Hockley County.

The vigil will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the Sundown Room. Anyone needing further information can contact Kim at Hockley County Family Outreach at (806) 894-2484.