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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2014) — A student at Milligan College isn’t just talking about his support for next week’s vote on Amendment 1. Logan Foshie, a junior from Whitesburg, Tennessee, is putting his beliefs into action.
The day before the election, Foshie is sponsoring a “Night of Prayer for Life,” to allow the community to join in support of the proposed amendment to Tennessee’s constitution.
The student-led event will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Hyder Auditorium located in Milligan’s Science Building.
“I believe it is our duty to give a voice to the voiceless and hope to the hopeless,” said Foshie, who coordinated his hometown “Yes on 1” effort in Hamblen County. “That is exactly what Amendment 1 does. It gives state leaders the power to enact common sense legislation about the issue of life while continuing to uphold patient rights. A key objective of the amendment is to elevate the safety standards for abortion facilities in Tennessee, which have long been loosely regulated.”
The forum has already attracted the attention of Tennessee politicians. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey plans to speak, along with Rep. Timothy Hill. A “Yes on 1” representative also will be in attendance.
While Foshie has been involved with the “Yes on 1” effort to pass Amendment 1 for several months, his idea to host Monday’s forum began with an assignment in a psychology class that required him to engage in a chosen topic with in-depth research or a service-oriented project.
His professor, Dr. Lori Mills, director of the Master of Science in Counseling program, praised his passion for the project.
“Logan has gone above and beyond what is required in the syllabus,” said Mills. “Students are encouraged to invite speakers to class, based on their areas of interest, but Tennessee’s Lieutenant Governor is a whole new level. I applaud him for his efforts and diligence in facilitating this community-wide event.”
“Milligan’s mission is to educate men and women as servant leaders to positively impact our world in a variety of career fields,” said President Dr. Bill Greer. “We support student advocacy and initiatives that extend well beyond the classroom and help prepare students for leadership roles in their careers, communities and beyond.”
After graduating, Foshie plans to pursue a master’s degree in professional counseling or a doctoral program in social psychology. Ultimately, he wants to work with terminally-ill pediatric patients or in academia.
“I’ve learned that you can’t just sit back and wait for things to happen,” said Foshie. “Ultimately, you have to stand up for what you believe in.”
To learn more about Milligan, visit www.milligan.edu.