Best friends and Hood SGA exec members

When I was approached to interview this edition’s Hood leaders, I knew immediately that interviewing them separately was no way to go about it. Frankly, it would just be wrong to try and separate them.
Ellie Blaser and Katie Mann are a dynamic duo. Chances are, you’ve seen them together around campus acting in a way more contemporary young women should.
Ellie and Katie are two of the most loyal and supportive friends I have ever met. They build each other up in a way that impresses. The two challenge one another to be better and it shows.
In our 40-minute interview, it was obvious; these two care about each other in a way most friends never will. They genuinely desire the best for one another; no cat-like backstabbing here.
While both are seniors and share similar answers to many candid questions, they are far from the same person. When asked what color they’d be if they were crayons, both agreed they’d be pink. Ellie pointed out immediately that pink wasn’t her favorite color; it’s actually green. Katie playfully joked she’d be a “hotter pink.” However, in the end, they both agreed they’d be slightly different hues of bubblegum pink.
If given the option of only one food to eat forever, they both agreed sandwiches were the way to go. They talked of an agreeable capacity for variety (neither are fans of monotony) and declared a burger is technically a sandwich.
It is obvious these girls are going places. While their lives may lead them in different directions, it is safe to say they are both better people thanks to their fateful friendship born of a breakfast themed group costume. Ask them, and they’ll gladly share the story. Be warned: you’ll wish your bestie was a bit more like them.
Both girls graduate in May 2017. If you don’t already know them, here’s your chance for a little inside info.
Ellie Blaser, the SGA traditions chair, is a communications major with a minor in literature. She can be described as the keeper of all things traditionally known to Hood. From dinks, to class banners, to convocation and graduation, Ellie is the voice for keeping the old and ushering in some new. She also serves as the entertainment and lifestyle editor for “The Blue and Grey.”
Katie Mann, the SGA house forum chair, is a business administration major. Summarily, her duty is to report the concerns of each residence hall’s house council. She is the collective voice of all Hood housing. In her Sophomore year, she began as the vice president of her hall and has since worked her way up to this leadership role.
Both see their roles as integral building blocks for their impressive resumes. They are born leaders and while they aren’t primarily looking to get into local or federal government positions; their brief insight on policy and procedure is sure to benefit them in their professional lives.