By Anna Claire Bullard Tomorrow-Today Staff Writer During a 2 p.m. Friday public hearing, the youth justices of the Alabama Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of HB7 by Rep. Russell Weas of Mountain Brook High School The bill requires students to take a philosophy class in public schools. The class would teach five … [Read More]
‘Make an impression on your peers and have fun,’ Friedman says
By Mary Pruitt Mantel TomorrowToday Staff Writer During the opening ceremony of Youth Judicial, Chris Friedman, the writer of the case that will be tried this weekend, challenged every delegate to take the weekend seriously but still have fun. His second challenge was to treat others well. “You will see these people again, and they … [Read More]
Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, Youth Leg Bill Agendas
HOUSE H009-Law Delegation: Birmingham – Mountain Brook Author(s): Kathryne Letzer Title: To Establish a State Study of Appropriate School Hours for Alabama Public Schools H083-Law Delegation: Montgomery – Montgomery Academy Author(s): Henry Hamlett Title: To Reform Teacher Tenure in Alabama H097-Law Delegation: Montgomery – Montgomery Academy Author(s): Annabel Roth Title: Police and Public Protection Act … [Read More]
House Pro Temp: Why I’m The Best Candidate
House Pro Temp Olivia Pride 15 Spain Park High School 10th Hoover, Alabama Kimberly E. Pride I feel I am the best candidate for the position of House Pro-Temp because I have the experience. I served as First Year Pro-Temp and as a judge at this past Judicial. I also feel I am the best … [Read More]
Speaker of the house: why i’m the best candidate
Speaker of the House T Diebel Age: 17 School: Saint James City: Montgomery Parents Names: Chuck and Bess Diebel I am the best candidate for Speaker of the House because I know what people want out of a Speaker. I have been in this program for three years now and I have heard the complaints … [Read More]
Senate Pro Temp: Why I’m The Best Candidate
Senate Pro Temp Sean B. Baxter 16 years old St. Paul’s Episcopal School 11th grade Mobile, AL John D. Baxter and Elaine H. Baxter I believe I am the best candidate because I am very passionate and enthusiastic about the activities I take part in. Youth in Government has been a very strong passion … [Read More]
Lieutenant Governor: Why I’m the Best Candidate
Lieutenant Governor Skandan Ananthasekar AGE: 16 SCHOOL: St. Paul’s Episcopal School GRADE: 11th CITY: Mobile PARENT(S) NAME(S): Kalpana Ananthasekar and Ponnambalam Ananthasekar I am the best candidate for Lieutenant Governor because I truly believe in servant leadership. I have loved the Youth in Government program and especially Youth Legislature ever since eight grade … [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]
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]