By Aubree Sipsy (Cherokee County) “It is our passion and voice that shines within us that makes the future brighter, because we all come from different parts of Alabama, here in Montgomery, from our own counties, from our own stories that need to be told,” Gov. Camila Lopez said in her opening remarks for the … [Read More]
Get “YIGy” with It: The 2020 Youth Legislature Opening Session
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker The 2020 Alabama Youth Legislature Conference began this morning with the Opening Session where several officers expressed their excitement for the start of debate. Delegates watched a live-streamed zoom video as they heard from Lieutenant Governor Josh Phillips, Youth Governor Ryan Barranco, Secretary of State Stella Ross, Chief Justice Samad Gallani, … [Read More]
Witty Debates and the Announcement of Special Order Bills
By: Mary Virginia Huffaker With less than four days until the start of the 2020 Youth Legislature Conference, delegates have already begun to socialize. The start of social events for the conference began last night with the Witty Debate. Delegates presented seemingly controversial ideas to their peers, stating their stance on certain topics while others … [Read More]
2020 Delegates and Alternates to the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 26, and the early morning of Friday, July 3, these 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 53rd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: 2021 Lt. Gov. Chloe Annakin, Spain Park High School, Hoover Sen. Ford Balogh, Vestavia Hills High … [Read More]
Three 2019 Youth Leg delegates recognized as outstanding statesmen
Miriam-Webster defines statesman as a wise, skillful and respected political leader. During each annual session of the Alabama Youth Legislature, adult advisers select one delegate from each of the legislative chambers as THE outstanding statesman for that chamber. In the House and Senate, the award is named for Jere Hardy, one of the founders of … [Read More]
Five students receive special awards at 2019 Youth Legislature
BETTY CARR AWARD The Betty Carr Award, developed by the Anniston delegation in honor of longtime adviser Betty Carr, is presented to the Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature delegate who gives fully to the program, exhibits excellent debating skills, works diligently behind the scenes and stands for his or her beliefs. It was first awarded in … [Read More]
2019 DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE YOUTH CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Between Friday, June 28, and the early morning of Friday, July 5, these 24 Alabama young people will take part in the 52nd Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: 2020 House Floor Leader Destiny Baugh, W.P. Davidson High School, Mobile 2019 Commissioner of Corrections Sofie … [Read More]
Best bills and bills signed into law for the 71st YMCA Youth Legislature (2019)
Before the gubernatorial candidate debate and speeches, the Best Bill Awards for the House and the Senate were presented in the Alabama House of Representative chambers at the Alabama State House. Rashim McKinney, vice president of development at Gibraltar Solomon, who presented the House Best Bill on behalf of the Montgomery Britton YMCA board of … [Read More]
2018 Delegates and Alternates to the Youth Conference on National Affairs
Between Friday, June 29, and the early morning of Friday, July 6, these 25 Alabama young people will take part in the 51st Annual YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs at the Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, N.C.: Rep. Sofie Behr, The Montgomery Academy Media specialist Amelia Blair, Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, Montgomery … [Read More]
2018 First Year Outstanding Participants
These First Year Youth Legislature participants were recognized Feb. 25, 2018, as the outstanding First Year delegates: Chloe Annakin, Spain Park High School, Hoover Floor Leader Ryan Barranco, St. James School, Montgomery (See also Outstanding Statesman) Daniel Carmichael, Mountain Brook High School (See also, Bills Signed into Law) Virginia Cobbs, Mountain Brook High School (See also Best … [Read More]