2023 Purcell High School graduate Mercer Martin recently was elected President of  The University of Oklahoma Student Body.

The campus in Norman has around 30,000 students enrolled, with all campuses sitting at 36,500.

She and her running mate, Joey Nicholson, will take their oaths of office in January.

They ran a two-week campaign against two other tickets that included a town hall-style debate.

The duo visited over 75 clubs and organizations  on campus to hear about their concerns and talk about their platform, S.P.I.R.I.T.

• S – Strengthening Connections

• P – Promoting OU Traditions

• I – Integrating Resources & Access

• R – Reinforcing Campus Fellowship

• I – Initiating Norman Partnerships

• T – Tying Students to the Local Community

“It is an extraordinary honor to be elected to represent more than 32,000 students at the University of Oklahoma,” Martin said.

“I am so grateful for every student who took the time to make their voice heard.

“This moment wouldn’t have been possible without the endless support of my family, friends and God. I’m excited to get to work to make our campus even better. Boomer!”, Martin concluded.

Mercer, who is a junior at OU, is in the President’s Leadership Class, Crimson Club, Crimson Leadership Association, Miracle Mindset, JCPenney Leadership Program and is the SGA Exec Cabinet – Secretary of Student Services.

She is studying for a double major in economics and entrepreneurship and serves as a Board Member at the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities.

Mercer, who is the daughter of  Faith Martin and granddaughter of Dr. Tom and Pat Martin,  was PHS StuCo and senior class president.