Eyas History and Mission

Council History:

Eyas was founded in the spring of 2006.  The council consists of 4-8 students from each class currently enrolled at Messiah College.  The Council absorbed the class president positions as a part of its leadership structure at the time of its founding. In January of 2011, Eyas celebrate its 5th birthday!

The Meaning of "Eyas":

The definition of the word eyas is a falcon in the stage of its development when it learns to fly before leaving its mother to exist on its own.  In the same way, the Eyas Student Alumni Council looks to positively impact students during their time at Messiah before they move on to their various future endeavors. 

Council Slogan:

Students for a time, alumni for a lifetime.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Eyas is to create and enhance relations, within each class, throughout the college and between students and alumni so that the Messiah Community can overflow with humble pride.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to reestablish class identity and emphasize school pride.  In doing so, we must grasp the importance of class leaders, class participation, and class unity.  We work ambitiously in establishing duties on the council, creating new class traditions, and accentuating school spirit.  We will facilitate and strengthen relations between alumni and current students.