Bolton Central School Youth and Government participants had a great conference this year!
When students make the decision to become part of the Youth & Government program, they make a commitment to work on the crafting, presentation and ability to argue legislation in a clear and concise fashion. YMCA Youth & Government is a national program that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in civic engagement and literally practice democracy. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of this legislature.
Every participant involved in the program has a specific responsibility and it was an exciting event for 1st time attendees as well as seasoned participants. Congratulations to all. Your dedication and hard have truly paid off!
Here are Bolton Central School’s accomplishments:
Our Youth and Government Participants presented seven bills in various chambers.
Four bills passed were passed by their delegations.
Riley Huck, Presley Huck and Lydia Phelps got outstanding bill. It was an act to amend vehicle Traffic laws to raise the punishment for first and second offenses of highway racing.
Declan Dumas was awarded outstanding delegate.
Teddy Phelps and Halley LaBrecque have been as alternates for the Conference on National Affairs (CONA).
Lydia Phelps was selected to attend CONA!
Teddy Phelps was elected President Pro Tempore of Senate Liberty.
This year our student leadership team was invited to attend a session of the assembly at the very start of the conference.
Thank you to Youth and Government advisors Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Soper. Also, a big thank you to our additional chaperone, Mr. Hull for his help.
Please enjoy this video clip of our student leadership being welcomed to the New State Assembly floor.