Throughout Ross’s five-week summer internship program, Ribble attended committee hearings and legislative briefings, assisted members of the congressional staff on various projects, and gave Fourth District constituents tours of the United States Capitol.  Ross’s internship program provides young and upcoming leaders the opportunity to understand the inner-workings of the federal government first hand.   

“My internship program in Washington, D.C. is designed to expose students to our federal government and the legislative process, experiences that simply cannot be learned in a classroom,” said Ross.  “Congressional internships provide a unique setting for student leaders to not only understand the importance of public service, but also to work on behalf of the people of Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District.  I am proud of Sarah for all of her hard work this summer and I wish her success in all of her future endeavors.” 

Sarah Ribble, a Magnolia native, is a junior at the University of Arkansas, pursuing a degree in Political Science and Journalism.  Sarah volunteers for various political campaigns in Northwest Arkansas and is a member of Student Government, Society of Professional Journalists and the Wesley Foundation.  She is a Robert Byrd Scholarship recipient and was recently named to the Fulbright College Chancellor’s List.  Sarah is the daughter of Alan and Kerry Ribble of Texarkana.

Ribble was chosen to participate in Ross’s summer internship program through a selection process where she competed with other young people from across the district.  More information on Congressman Ross’s internship program is available at www.house.gov/ross or by calling (800) 223-2220. 

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