Michael Beals, son of ISU alumni Larry and Cathie Beals, is a senior from West Des Moines. Michael is majoring in accounting and ranks in the top 1 percent of his class. Michael continues to be very active through his involvement in various student organizations. He is a proud member Tau Kappa Epsilon, where he has held numerous leadership roles and continues to serve on his international fraternity’s board of directors. Michael has also served as ISU Dance Marathon’s director of sponsorship, student liaison to the Ames City Council, GSB senator, and GSB director of special projects and administration.