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Â鶹¹ÙÍø Hosts Eleven Schools for 76th Anniversary Area Youth-in-Government Steering Convention
Youth-in-Government was inaugurated through the guidance of Mrs. Amy Bull Crist, Orange County Superintendent of Schools in 1944. On November 15, 2019 Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Main Campus hosted the Youth-in-Government Steering Convention and welcomed eleven schools and 250 students, 46 of which were from Â鶹¹ÙÍø. The 12 schools that participated in the program were: Chester, Cornwall, Florida, Highland Falls, Middletown, Minisink Valley, Newburgh, Pine Bush, Valley Central, Warwick Valley, Port Jervis and Washingtonville.
The master of ceremonies, Glendy Gonzalez and Nyssa Jackson-Eyo led the Pledge of Allegiance with Â鶹¹ÙÍø JROTC who presented the flag and introduced the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Madrigals, who sang the National Anthem. The hosts then welcomed the schools, Assistant Principal Mr. Shust, and Youth-in-Government coordinator Robert Sassi.
During this convention, students campaign and give speeches in order to earn a nomination for local, state, and federal positions.
During the convention Â鶹¹ÙÍø scholars were elected to several positions. Jose Santiago won Family Court Judge, Jacob Tigar won Governor, Meghan Lohmeyer won Attorney General, Nyssa Jackson-Eyo won District Attorney and George Eliadis won Congressman.
Youth in Government at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is advised by history teachers Mr. Timothy Underhill and Matt Abate.
ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!
