Name: Adam Casler ’06
Hometown: West Winfield, NY
Major: History
Minor: Education
Activities: Vice President of Senate Affairs for the Thelomathesian Society (student government), Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary, Admissions Management Assistant, Class of 2006 Council.

“The moment I stepped onto campus,” says Adam Casler, “I knew that this was the place where I needed to be. I remember admiring all the green space, thinking how different St. Lawrence was from some of the other schools I was applying to.” But aesthetics wasn’t the only factor. “During my campus tour, several students stopped to talk to my tour guide and me,” he recalls. “They were outgoing and passionate about St. Lawrence. At that moment, I knew I would be able to excel in this environment.”

Casler has had defining moments both in and out of the classroom. “In Introduction to American Politics, I learned that every student has a different perspective on politics and that if I wanted to be taken seriously, I would have to develop the ability to clearly support and articulate my viewpoints,” he explains. “Prof. Alan Draper was a huge help in that endeavor, aiding me in developing my arguments both written and verbally.”

The lessons he learned in that class apply directly to his involvement in student government. “This is a group of dedicated students who want to make sure the student voice is represented in every major decision,” he says. “I have seen a huge change in the dynamic--senators are more likely to engage in dialogue with the people they are representing and more likely to engage in debate on every issue that comes before Thelmo.”

After St. Lawrence, Adam hopes to pursue a master’s in student affairs in higher education and a Ph.D. in higher education administration.