By Noah McNelley 2016 Youth Governor Welcome to Alabama’s 68th Youth Legislature! I ran for youth governor with the goal to inspire. I wanted to see change. I wanted to connect with people in the age of disconnection. I wanted people to understand that this privilege should not be wasted. Delegates, this weekend we, as … [Read More]
Youth Gov. Noah McNelley reveals the eight pillars for the 2016 session
8. Drugs Rehabilitation of non-violent criminals Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes 7. Civil Rights & Liberties The base of the Statue of Liberty reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” and it should be the goal of the Alabama government to protect the civil liberties of its citizens. … [Read More]
Get to know the youth justices
Name: Betsy Byrne Grade: Senior School: Trinity Presbyterian School, Montgomery Years in Judicial: Three Previous roles in Judicial: Served as the captain of my trial team, a judge last year and was re-elected as a judge this year. Years in Youth in Government: Three YIG positions and programs: Elected as a Supreme Court Justice at … [Read More]
Youth chief justice candidates talk about their plans
By Britt Johnsen and Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow Today staff writers VOTING OPENS AT 9 PM The two candidates for the 2016 chief justice position addressed the full conference Saturday evening. Here’s a synopsis of what they had to say: Talya Whyte Judge Whyte reminded everyone to be friendly, because in the long run you … [Read More]
2015 Tomorrow Today Youth Judicial Editions
Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, First Front (3a) Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, Second Front (3b) Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, Evening Edition Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, Afternoon Edition
2016 chief justice candidates answer questions
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]