By Amelia Orwick

On Tuesday, student government presidents from across Kentucky will unite in Frankfort for the annual Rally for Higher Education.

The rally is a one day event, put on by students, to advocate for the importance of postsecondary education.

UK Student Government President Ryan Smith will be attending the rally for the second year in a row.

“We’re going for a couple of different reasons,” Smith said. “Primarily to advocate for postsecondary education funding and to ensure that legislators in Frankfort know that college students are concerned.”

Students will start the day with a lunch with Gov. Steve Beshear. Following lunch there will be a rally and then meetings with legislators.

Although the rally is open to any student interested in attending, Kentucky student government presidents realize that it can be difficult for students to make the trip to Frankfort when classes are in session.

“We understand that a lot of students aren’t able to go because of classes, so the student government presidents come together to represent for the student bodies,” Smith said.

Student Government president at Murray State University and chairman of the Board of Student Body Presidents Kirby O’Donoghue has put much time and effort into the planning of this event.

“As college students, we know the value of supporting higher education in the Commonwealth,” O’Donoghue said.

While the term “rally” can have negative connotations, the Board of Student Body Presidents wants to stress that this experience will be a positive one.

“We’re really coming to say thank you for your support,” O’Donoghue said. “Legislators expect and look forward to seeing students at the Capitol.”