College district swears in student
The Coast Community College District Board of Trustees swore in this year’s student member, Robert Lane, a student at Golden West College, last week.
As the only student member, Lane will act as a representative for the more than 60,000 students who use the district’s services annually, but he doesn’t have a vote on the board.
He will also act as chairman for the District Student Council, comprising student representatives from the district’s three schools  Coastline Community College, Golden West College and OCC. Lane’s arrival comes at a time when the discussion of district budget cuts is underway, as a recent news release stated.
Lane’s experience in government includes acting as a senator at Golden West College and as a member of the college’s Model United Nations program. A member of the Alpha Sigma Gamma Honor Society, Lane was a California Eagle Scout from 2006 to 2008. Rep. Ed Royce bestowed upon him the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for, among other things, his services in the community and personal development. Lane was born in Long Beach and now lives in Rossmoor.
“I look forward to this year representing the students … and giving their crucial opinions,†Lane said.
 Katie Watson
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