The condemning of the resignation of Christina Henke's from the University Board of Trustees in the Feb. 16 Daily Collegian editorial opinion has done a large disservice to both her and all students.

To begin with, the editorial failed to mention how one student, Christina, was able to bring respectability and trust to her position as student trustee among both administration and other trustee members while successfully representing her student constituents.

This has been accomplished at a time when much unrest and personality clashes between both the administration and our student leaders has existed.

She's been able to represent students while earning respect and trust among other trustee members. This trust was shown when she became the first student to ever be appointed to the finance committee.

Miss Henke's service to her fellow students has been just as exemplifying. She has gotten other students involved by forming committees to attend as many student functions and meetings as possible and then reporting their concerns directly to her.

Christina has also initiated a special suggestion box so students can input their opinions directly to her. She has been able to use these methods to best represent students.

The accomplishments of Miss Henke on behalf of her constituents as a trustee has left large shoes to fill. Unfortunately, many talented and morally concerned students who read that editorial will probably not want to get involved as the student representative.

When a capable student sees that type of opinion expressed about the services of a fellow student who made such lofty contributions, why would they want to be attacked for performing efforts of responsible character?

It would have been very easy for Miss Henke to continue as the representative for her third year by just going through the motions. Instead, she foresees that she will not be able to continue contributing with as much energy and devotion as she feels the position deserves.

To recognize this fact and to act on it, is a rare and responsible virtue. For her to feel that she has to step down because she cannot do justice to both the trustee position and her education is even more responsible. Lest we forget, education should be the only reason we are here and it is the only reason that we even need a University or a Board of Trustees!

As a student, I want to thank Miss Henke for contributing to our University in such a noble manner and wish her the best of luck in future endeavors.