Southeast Missouri State president Dr. Carlos Vargas has issued an apology for his behavior during SEMO’s football game last weekend.
Vargas figured it would be a good idea to drink from a beer bong with some SEMO students. Of course, everyone present had their phones out and the video quickly hit social media:
THATS MY PRESIDENT pic.twitter.com/9wjvn0gnyH
— Barstool SEMO (@BarstoolSemo) September 22, 2018
Vargas issued the following apology:
“Dear Colleagues and Students,
During my attendance at a tailgate prior to the Southeast football game on September 15, I was observed being offered and accepting to drink beer from a beer bong, a device normally associated with excessive or binge drinking, which is conduct I do not condone.
The above action projects an image that I am not proud of, is not flattering, and certainly not expected from the president of Southeast Missouri State University. As president of this institution, I have the responsibility to show with words and deeds that I live by and uphold the values and principles that we work very hard to instill and strengthen in our university community, in particular, our students.
I made a poor decision, and, for my action, I apologize to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Southeast Missouri State University, an institution of which I am tremendously proud. Last, but not least, I apologize to the Board of Regents, and to the community at large. This serves to me as a reminder that I must always be mindful of my actions and behavior, and I can assure you this will not happen again.”
I say if Dr. Vargas wants to drink beer, go for it. If nothing else, he is likely the most popular SEMO president in recent memory.
