College Republicans Club at a glance
Sabrina Brooks, Staff Writer
The College Republicans club, which was formally known as the Young Republicans Club, was founded two semesters ago by now sophomore Rhett Wilson.
Wilson founded the College Republicans Club because he wanted there to be a conservative group on campus. After asking instructor of economics David Entrekin to sponsor the club and asking some of his close friends to be officers, he created the Young Republicans Club.
To the school, the Young Republicans Club is still the name of the club. To the state however, they are known as the College Republicans club, and not only that, but they are now recognized as a Chapter.
When asked how the club gets to incorporate evangelism in their works, Wilson said, “As conservatives and Republicans, we are able to stand for values that reflect the bible and the Gospel and are able to be a witness to people with how we conduct ourselves in politics.”
They believe in respecting others’ opinions, being civil with them and showing the character of Jesus through how they act.
Wilson also shared how COVID-19 has affected the club in some of their activities and club meeting turnouts. One activity they were not able to attend was the Republican National Convention held last summer in Charlotte, S.C.
Additionally, because of COVID-19, people have been very cautious about coming to the meetings. Even though COVID-19 limited some of their club activities and some club turnout, it wasn’t all bad.
For example, last semester, the club got to listen to Dr. Tony Beam talk about his life and personal experiences as a conservative and a Republican.
This past January, there was a Pro-life march, and even though the College Republicans club couldn’t go because they didn’t set a reservation, they do have upcoming events.
They have a Zoom call planned with Congressman William Timmons that will take place later this semester. In this Zoom call, you will hear Congressman Timmons’ thoughts on the future of the Republican party and the future of the government. Anyone is welcome to join this zoom call.
Concerning the club’s future plans, Wilson said, “Recruit and influence students on campus, who seek to change their campus life and their communities around them, for conservative and Christian principles.”
In the future, he would like to hold some tabling events around campus and have current members of the College Republicans club answer any questions that students or faculty have about the club.
Though some people have been very wary about coming to the meetings, they have had a pretty good turnout. They have had about 25-30 people who have shown up at least once and 12-15 regular members.
One of those members is Samuel Streit. According to Wilson, Streit is the secretary of the club, and one of his jobs is that he is over the club’s Instagram page.
To join the College Republicans club, you must attend at least two of the meetings. There will also be a small joining fee.
The club loves to see new faces, well-masked faces. Although the school has not fully recognized the College Republicans club, this club is very happy to be involved on campus.
