Baylor Haynes

McClain County now has not one but two student body presidents at the state’s two comprehensive universities.

2024 Washington High School graduate Baylor Haynes was recently sworn in as the President of the Oklahoma State Student Government Association

He now joins Purcell’s Mercer Martin, who was elected Student Body President at Oklahoma in their most recent election.

Haynes and vice president Braden Hamilton of Durant ran on the slogan of #BeHeard. They took their oaths of office back in late April.

Haynes, who is studying accounting, has previously served with the President’s Leadership Council, Freshman Representative Council, is a member of the Tom Love Scholar’s Program and is a  member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Haynes, who went to Boys State, is the son of Bryan and Stacey Haynes and was Valedictorian of his senior class.

He has two sisters, Stevie and Sophie.

In his senior profile, in The Purcell Register, Haynes said he some day would  like to run for public office.

Haynes reports the Stillwater campus is home to around 28,000 Cowboys. Across all campuses statewide, there are around 37,000 students.

Haynes and Hamilton ran a two-month campaign in a fierce race against two other tickets.

They visited a variety of diverse organizations across campus, giving campaign speeches and listening to the concerns of everyday students.

“Braden and I feel as if many students across campus are not truly being represented in our student government. We are here to change that,” Haynes said.

“I could not have achieved these goals without the support from my family, friends and the Lord.

“I cannot wait to make real changes on campus to improve the student experience,” he concluded.