Lee Cooper has the approachability and work ethic that we need in an SA President.
I first met Lee during rugby preseason in August. Upon my arrival in Hanover, I was terrified to be surrounded by large upperclassmen. Lee was one of the first people to introduce himself and shake my hand with that big smile he always wears. Lee made me feel at home during that month before matriculation, even inviting me to the copper mines with some of his '09 friends. Lee's genuine approachability is a trait that I want in my president. Lee would be a great asset for attracting new life into the Assembly -- particularly the incoming '12s -- and few would hesitate to approach him with new ideas and initiatives.
I have shared many experiences with Lee on the rugby field, which have allowed me the opportunity to know a side of him that many people may not. While Lee wears his positive outlook and boundless enthusiasm on his sleeve, few have seen his great ability to operate under pressure. I have never once seen Lee quit on his teammates, even when we were down by 20.
Life, like rugby, is a contact sport, and I would trust Lee to handle the hits that are sure to come with the role of SA president.
Tommy Brothers '11
