(KLZA)-- Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Daniella Akwanamnye of Chadron State, Lucas Hrabik of Peru State, and Mattie Kucera of Wayne State to serve as student trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. They will serve a one-year term and represent the students of the State Colleges.

Hrabik, a junior at Peru State College, is majoring in secondary social science education with a minor in theatre.

He has served on the Student Senate as President, Vice President, & Freshman representative; One-Act Competition Director and Coordinator; Peru Theatre Company as President & Vice President; and Social Science Club/Phi Alpha Theta Vice President.

When discussing his appointment, Hrabik stated, “Serving as Student Trustee is my way of giving back to the college that’s become my home, continuing to advocate for students, elevate their voices, and help shape decisions that strengthen both my campus and the State College System.”

Lucas is the son of Curt Hrabik and Dr. Cindy Janssen Hrabik of Louisville, Nebraska.