Pancakes with the President: Dr. Michelle Johnston serves students ahead of finals

by Colby Hernandez, Media Editor

When GSW hired a new president, students wondered if the semester-end tradition of Waffles with the Weavers would continue. Luckily for us, all they had to do was change waffles into pancakes. On December 4th, Dr. Michelle Johnston, president of GSW for those unaware, and other staff cooked pancakes for students hoping to get an escape from the stress of finals and get some breakfast. Sophomore Grace Layman and dual-enrollment student Kayden Poole both agreed that they were there to spend time with their friends and get some free food. The event started at 8 and lasted until 10.

"I love this event," Dr. Johnston commented, "Everyone here is excited to be together, to celebrate an incredible semester. Some people are celebrating graduation. To see the energy in this room, it says ‘let’s get into finals and celebrate this semester well.’ I hope everybody has a good time and it motivates them to have a great finals [week].” The night was filled with laughter, shouting, and the sounds of students and staff alike having a good time. After cooking, Dr. Johnston could be seen wandering the cafeteria talking students in line for the event. of students and staff alike having a good time. After cooking, Dr. Johnston could be seen wandering the cafeteria talking to students to make sure they were enjoying their food, asking about their plans for the break, and just listening to what they had to say. It is clear that she’s been enjoying her time here. “I’m excited to be here at GSW,” she told me, “I’m so impressed with our students, faculty, and staff. It’s a lot to be thankful for. There’s a lot to be grateful for.”