Sam Johnson Announces 2012-2013 Congressional Youth Advisory Council Members
Washington,
Oct 23 -
This weekend, U.S. Congressman congratulated the students selected to participate in the 2012-2013 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). This year 50 students ranging from freshman to seniors were chosen to serve as members of the prestigious Council; 12 students are returning members. The complete list of names and schools represented follows.
“It has become more apparent than ever that young people have a deep desire to get involved in the civic process and want to make their voices heard,” Johnson said during the Council’s October 20th meeting. “I consider the CYAC members my young ambassadors to Congress, and you help keep me updated on issues that are important for your generation.”
Johnson created the Council with two goals in mind. First, the group provides Johnson with greater student perspective and insight on issues that directly affect them. Second, Council activities educate students on government policies relevant to young people. Students learn from elected officials on the local, state, and national level, as well as field experts, during the Council’s four meetings throughout the school year.
“I am impressed by the high-caliber students who serve on the Council this year,” said Johnson. “These driven high school students willingly spend several Saturdays to learn from each other, as well as from our distinguished guest speakers. They give me hope for a bright future for North Texas and America.”
The 2012-2013 CYAC roster follows.
2012-2013 CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
|
Name
|
High School
|
Grade
|
|
Anderson, Arthur
|
Berkner High School
|
11
|
|
Blaskovich, Natasha
|
McKinney North High School
|
11
|
|
Burnham, Rhian
|
Plano West Senior High
|
11
|
|
Clark, Bryce
|
McKinney North High School
|
12
|
|
Cook, Andrew
|
Cistercian Prep. School
|
11
|
|
Douglas, Mark
|
Shepton High School
|
10
|
|
Eakin, Megan
|
Home School
|
12
|
|
Eldridge, Noah
|
Liberty High School
|
12
|
|
Elliot, William
|
Home School
|
10
|
|
Govinadarajan, Rakshana
|
Plano East High School
|
11
|
|
Gupta, Shivan
|
Frisco Liberty High School
|
12
|
|
Han, Grace
|
Plano West Senior High
|
11
|
|
Hebig, Lauren
|
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
|
10
|
|
Hertiage, Hogan
|
Trinity Christian Academy
|
12
|
|
Hossain, Sarah Nabila
|
Allen High School
|
11
|
|
Huang, Aileen
|
Plano Senior High School
|
12
|
|
Huang, Samuel
|
Plano East Senior High
|
11
|
|
Jenkins, MacKenzie
|
Canyon Creek Christian
|
11
|
|
Johnson, Lane
|
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
|
12
|
|
Kay, James
|
Heritage High School (Frisco)
|
11
|
|
Killian, Sarah
|
Plano West High
|
11
|
|
Kok, Shane
|
Plano East Senior High
|
12
|
|
Kong, Justin
|
Allen High School
|
11
|
|
Lara, Jonathon
|
Plano Senior High
|
11
|
|
Lee, Candice
|
Prestonwood Christian Academy
|
11
|
|
Lightfoot, Jessica
|
Plano East Senior High
|
11
|
|
Madden, Connor
|
Plano West Senior High
|
11
|
|
Maheshwary, Malika
|
Liberty High School
|
11
|
|
Mandava, Soumya
|
Allen High School
|
10
|
|
Martinez, Jessica
|
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
|
11
|
|
Means, Emily
|
Jasper High School
|
9
|
|
Michaels, Sarah
|
Plano West Senior High
|
12
|
|
Michaels, Lisa
|
Shepton High School
|
11
|
|
Patterson, Sydney
|
McKinney Boyd
|
12
|
|
Paxman, McKay
|
Plano Senior High
|
12
|
|
Przada, Jacob
|
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
|
11
|
|
Randoing, Jason
|
Plano East Senior High
|
11
|
|
Rosenfield, Daniel
|
Plano West High School
|
12
|
|
Ruikar, Kinnarj
|
Texas Academy of Math and Science
|
11
|
|
Saiyid, Daniel
|
Dallas International School
|
12
|
|
Schell, Sam
|
Plano West Senior High
|
11
|
|
Simpson, Brian
|
Liberty High School
|
11
|
|
Smith, Travis
|
McKinney North High School
|
12
|
|
Snitzer, Ryan
|
Plano East Senior High
|
11
|
|
Stanley, Sarah
|
McKinney Boyd High School
|
10
|
|
Stevens, Hunter
|
Allen High School
|
11
|
|
Tuan, Simic
|
Plano East Senior High
|
11
|
|
Todd, Jessica
|
Clark High School
|
10
|
|
Waller, Matt
|
John Paul II High School
|
12
|
|
Wood, Hannah
|
Frisco High School
|
12
|
|
Woodard, Carlie
|
Trinity Christian Academy
|
9
|
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