Student Spotlight: Chloe Abshire, Student Ambassador and SGA President
October 14, 2026
ORANGE, TX – Lamar State College Orange offers a plethora of organizations, events, and clubs for students to get plugged in with and form community.
For student ambassador and Student Government (SGA) President Chloe Abshire, getting involved at LSCO has been more than joining organizations. It has been about finding a sense of belonging, developing leadership skills, and helping other students feel connected to campus life.
A Natural Science major, Abshire has embraced multiple opportunities to serve the campus community. Her involvement began during her first semester at LSCO, when she joined SGA as a senator before advancing to parliamentarian and eventually president.
Abshire said becoming involved on campus transformed her college experience, "I think the first time I really felt like I belonged on campus was when I started getting involved," she said. "Getting involved and meeting all these people, and networking with faculty and staff, [is] such a different environment than just being a student."
As SGA president, Abshire works with fellow student leaders to organize events and advocate for student needs. She said one of the organization's primary goals is creating opportunities for students to connect with one another outside of the classroom.
"We really just want students to feel like they're wanted on campus, like they have stuff that they can come and do, not just classes," Abshire said. "They can go and make friends and just have fun."
In addition to her role in student government, Abshire serves as a student ambassador, helping represent the college at events and welcoming prospective and current students. The dual roles have given her a unique perspective on student life, allowing her to both help plan campus activities and promote the opportunities available at LSCO.
Abshire's journey to college was somewhat unconventional. Homeschooled for most of her life, she began taking classes at LSCO as a dual-credit student at age 16. The experience helped ease her transition into college and encouraged her to become actively engaged on campus. She now encourages other students to step outside their comfort zones and take advantage of leadership and involvement opportunities.
“It's been a lot of fun,” she said. “It's a little different for me because I've been on campus for a little while. So, I've been able to kind of help other students out with online classes and kind of figuringout stuff that they haven't done yet.”
Abshire believes participating in student organizations provides benefits that extend beyond graduation.
"Getting involved now can help improve your skills when you get a job later in life," she said.
After completing her studies at LSCO, Abshire plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a degree in environmental conservation and resource management. She hopes her experience will inspire other students to make the most of their time in college by building relationships, developing leadership skills and becoming active members of the campus community.