Saint Francis student Thomas Szczur of Johnstown featured in national profile

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Thomas Szczur, Saint Francis University SGA president

LORETTO, PA (02/24/2011)(readMedia)-- After serving as Saint Francis University's Student Government Association president for only two months, Thomas Szczur Jr. has been selected as the American Student Government Association's President of the Month for February.

Tom, the son of Deborah and Thomas Szczur of Johnstown, is a junior accounting major.

The ASGA profiles outstanding student body presidents and reveals their goals, accomplishments, strengths, and even weaknesses. Tom is the third SGA President to be featured on their website.

In his profile, Tom offers this advice: "Never Give Up: If you, an emerging student leader, have an idea or a vision, never stop trying to reach it. There may be many roadblocks in your way, but don't let that discourage you. Always welcome adversity."

One of his latest projects is organizing an event on campus with Maja Kazazic, the 2011 Saint Francis University distinguished alumni. Maja survived a devastating mortar attack at age 16. Today she is a successful entrepreneur and certified amputee peer counselor who uses her experience to help others deal with devastating injuries.

Her free talk from 7-10 p.m. on March 9 at the JFK Student Center is open to the public as part of the Institute for Leadership Education by Alumni of Distinction (iLEAD) series sponsored by the SGA.