History
Student Body President History
UNF’s Student Government has a rich history. Founded in 1975, presidential elections were initially held during the spring and fall semesters. It wasn’t until 1980 that the first Student Government President, James Pearthree, held office for a full year.
In 2002, UNF’s Student Government was codified by Florida Legislature, which recognized the following basic rights:
- Right to exist.
- Right to self-govern.
- Right to hire and appoint its members.
- Right to administer activity and service fees.
Four presidents have held office for two consecutive terms: Josh Kuethe (1994 – 1996), Jerry Watterson (2003 – 2005), John Barnes (2008 – 2010) and Carlo Fassi (2012-2014). To date UNF’s student body has elected thirty-eight presidents and one interim president. Bella Genta is our current Student Government President and University Trustee.
Office Term
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President
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July 1975- November 1975
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William Ely
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November 1975 - May 1976
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Embree A. Walker
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1976-1977
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Mary Ann Waters
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May 1977- January 1978
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Joseph E. Smyth
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January 1978- January 1978
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Carlton E. Godwin
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May 1978- March 1979
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Samuel D. Armstrong
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March 1979 - June 1979
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James L. Young
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1979-1980
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Gloria J. Fulvi
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1980-1981
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James S. Pearthree
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1981-1982
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Frederick M. Wilkinson
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1982-1983
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Jack M. Nunnery
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1983-1984
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B.J. Haimowitz-Brown
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1984-1985
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Jason B. Burnett
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1985-1986
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“Peggy” M. Allen
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1986-1987
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William C. Bowen
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1987-1988
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Scott M. Francis
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1988-1989
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John M. Walker
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1989-1990
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Valerie Molina Covington
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1990-1991
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Scott Rogers
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1991-1992
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Christina (Trina Jennings) Dzrazil
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1992-1993
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Lavon Banks
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1993-1994
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William Hughes
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1994-1995
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Kerry Heyward
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1995-1997
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Josh S. Kuethe
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1997-1998
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Eric A. Nelson
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1998-1999
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John Carey
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1999-2000
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Alexander Diaz
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2000-2001
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Ann Duskin
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2001-2002
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Lindsay Hodges
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2002-2003
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Hank Rogers
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2003-2005
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Jerry Watterson
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2005-2006
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Thomas Foran
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2006-2007
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Justin Damiano
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2007-2008
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Rachel Tutwiler
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2008-2010
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John R. Barnes
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2010-2011
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Sitou Byll-Cataria
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2011-2012
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Matthew Brockelman
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2012-2014
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Carlo Fassi
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| 2014-2015 |
Joseph Turner |
| 2015 |
Shomari Gloster |
| 2015-2016 |
Hailey Guerra |
| 2016-2017 |
Caleb Grantham |
| 2017 |
Bella Genta |
| 2017-Present |
Samantha Mims |
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