What or who made you decide to run for chief justice? Kenya Harris: I personally just wanted to become a judge, so I could see a different side to the Youth Judicial conference. My teacher, Craig Thompson (Spain Park High School), was the one who pushed me to go the extra mile and try something … [Read More]
Norman gets in, gets out and gets even
By Anna May and Caroline Kirk Tomorrow Today Staff Writers In Trial 1, Kelly Norman was found not guilty on one count of harassing communications and guilty on assault in the second degree. Montgomery Academy, led by Ellen Park, served as the defense team, and Spain Park, led by Bailey Whetter, served as the prosecution … [Read More]
Meet new people, respect each other, Friedman says
By Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow-Today Editor in Chief When Chris Friedman was in high school, he participated in Youth in Government activities, he told the participants at the 2015 Youth Judicial conference. When he was at these events, he always knew practice makes perfect in preparing for cases. He also said that he knew that … [Read More]
Foster friendships, youth governor says
By Caroline Kirk Tomorrow-Today staff writer The biggest regret that delegates can have at the end of the 2015 YMCA Youth Judicial Conference is not fostering friendships, said Youth Gov. Noah McNelley. McNelley welcomed everyone to the program and recognized those attending the conference for the first time, as well as the senior class of … [Read More]
Judge urges Youth Judicial participants to contribute to society
By Mollie Boutwell Tomorrow-Today Layout Editor U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer, who swore in the 21 judges as well as the 650 participants of the 2015 Youth Judicial Conference, urged us to remember to play our part in society. “Showing up for jury duty is just as important as serving in the military,” he said. … [Read More]
Chief Justice: Keep trying to ensure a great 2015 Youth Judicial program
By Jim Schillaci 2015 Youth Alabama Chief Justice Welcome to the 2015 Youth Judicial competition. Every year, people come together from all over Alabama to compete, meet new people and make new memories. However, it is u p to you as the participants to ensure that we have a great 2015 year. I would like … [Read More]
2015 National Affairs Delegates and Alternates
Between Saturday, June 27, and Friday, July 3, 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 48th Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C. If those chosen to attend are unable to go, the alternates will be given the chance to be a part of … [Read More]
2016 Youth Legislature Officers
Youth Governor Noah McNelley Secretary of State Bailey Hope Lieutenant Governor William S. Chandler Senate Pro-Temp Skandan Ananthasekar Senate Floor Leader James Courtney House Speaker Henry Hamlett House Pro Temp Brian Anderson House Floor Leader Aubrey Grant First Year Presiding Officer Claudia Hubbard Above: Youth Chief Justice Jim Schillaci swears in the 2016 Youth Legislature officers. … [Read More]
2015 Tomorrow Today Youth Legislature Editions
Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 Evening Edition Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015
Best bills and bills signed into law by 2015 Gov. Cassie Sadie
Senate Best Bill SB16 by Christina McLaughlin, Spain Park High School, Hoover, outlaws the practice of judicial override, which allows judges to reject sentencing decisions from capital juries. The bill instead allows jury verdicts on capital sentencing to stand. House Best Bill HB35 by Win Woodson, Saint James School, Montgomery, requires citizens 75 or older … [Read More]