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]
Three 2018 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]
Four Students Receive Special Awards Following the 2018 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]
2018 Best Bills and Bills Signed Into Law
Committees of independent judges with expertise in bill writing chose these bills as the best of the 2018 Youth Legislature session: SENATE BEST BILL: SB22, Reform Solitary Confinement Act by Katherine Voorhees, Spain Park High School, Hoover –Bans solitary confinement as a punishment for juvenile offenders and for those with mental disabilities. Limits solitary confinement for … [Read More]
Five Students Receive Special Awards Following the 2017 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 1976. … [Read More]
Three 2017 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]