EQUIPPING A GENERATION TO IMPROVE OUR NATION

WHAT IS YOUTH & GOVERNMENT?

A nation-wide YMCA program in which students learn the mechanics of government and the media by participating in hands-on activities in their club at their school or local YMCA. Texas Youth & Government

HOW DO WE PARTICIPATE IN YG?

Ask your local YMCA to do a presentation at your school
Engage a dedicated adult advisor
Begin a club with your local YMCA
Prepare, practice and participate!

*Financial Assistance & Income Based Club fees are available

WHY PARTICIPATE IN YG?

YG is a life-changing program.
Students gain the following from YG:

Confidence
Leadership and Public Speaking Skills
Empathy and Diplomacy
Stronger work ethic
Value of voting and volunteering
Organized decision making skills
New friends and important life-long connections
A better understanding of the workings of government

For your students, YG also helps enhance academic and UIL performance, as well as already existing clubs such as Media, Debate and World Affairs, Mock Trial and more.

ADVISOR RESOURCES

2017 Award Winners

Congratulations to all our Distinguished Delegates 2017!

See Middle School Award Results HERE.

High School Awards BELOW

Coppell YMCA

Allen Mason and Victoria Quintanilla, Creekview High School, Top Defense Attorneys, District

Kate Smitherman and Madison Cabrera, Creekview High School - #2 ranked Appellate Team

Simon Pena and Joanna Boyer, Creekview High School - #3 ranked Appellate Team

Outstanding Club Delegates: Afrida Raman, Coppell HS and Kate Smitherman, Creekview HS

Grand Prairie YMCA

Abrianna Rhodes and Alexis Rhodes, Outstanding Chair/Clerk Team – State Affairs

Outstanding Club Delegates: Alexis Rhodes, S. Grand Prairie HS

Irving YMCA

Outstanding Club Delegates: Lizette Cavazos, Jack E. Singley Academy

Premier Delegation: Jack E. Singley Academy

J.E.R. Chilton YMCA

Christian Giadalor, Rockwall Heath High School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Jared Tucker, Rockwall Heath High School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Outstanding Club Delegates: Christian Giadaolor, Rockwall=-Heath & Grace Nelms, Rockwall HS

Premier Delegation: Rockwall Heath High School

McKinney YMCA

McKenzy Smith, Boyd High School, Bill passed, vetoed & Outstanding Statesman

Shea Berthelot, Boyd High School, Bill signed into law & Distinguished Delegate - House

Julia Bowers, Boyd High School, Bill signed into law & Distinguished Delegate – Hyde House

Lexi Thorson, Boyd High School, Distinguished Delegate – Senate

Michael Brown, Boyd High School, Distinguished Delegate – House

Rajpal Bal, Boyd High School, Distinguished Delegate - House

Arjun Dodanari, Imagine International, Distinguished Delegate – Hyde Senate

Analisa Gutierrez, Boyd High School, Distinguished Delegate – Hyde House

Imagine/Boyd schools - #8 ranked District Court team

Outstanding Club Delegates: Nicolas Noble, Boyd HS, Alvi Rahman, Imagine International & Isabelle Couture, McKinney YMCA

Premier Delegation: Boyd High School & Imagine International

Moorland YMCA

JBS Law Magnet - #5 ranked County Court team

Outstanding Club Delegates: Margaret Leos, JBS Law Magnet

Premier Delegation: JBS Law Magnet @ Townview

Oak Cliff YMCA

Kennedi Ford, Duncanville High School, Distinguished Delegate – House

Sebastiane Caballes, Duncanville High School, Distinguished Delegate – Hyde House

Naomi Sanchez, Duncanville High School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Cederia Lewis, #3 ranked District Court judge

Outstanding Club Delegates: Richel Murata, Duncanville HS & Eric Adejuwon, Desoto HS

Premier Delegation: Desoto High School, Duncanville High School

Moody Family YMCA

Calder Sinak, Distinguished Delegate – Governor’s Cabinet

Karen Chen, Highland Park High School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Lucy Hagenbuch, Highland Park High School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Highland Park High School - #5 ranked District Court Team

Outstanding Club Delegates: Yash Pathak, Highland Park HS

Premier Delegation: Highland Park High School

Palestine YMCA

Morgyn Harper, Palestine High School, Distinguished Delegate – House

Outstanding Club Delegates: Morgyn Harper, Palestine HS, Tanna Adams, Westwood HS

Plano YMCA

Nikhil Jalla, Liberty High School, Bill signed into law

Poorvaja Kolli, Liberty High School, Distinguished Delegate - House

Justin Lee, House Distinguished Delegate, Liberty High School

Ansh Samdaria, Hyde House Distinguished Delegate & Outstanding Bill, Liberty High School

#3 Moot Court Team - Plano YAG (Hao, Yang), Liberty High School

Outstanding Club Delegates: Akash Baskaran, Liberty HS

Richardson YMCA

JP Dostalik, Richardson Home School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Noble Gutierrez, Richardson Home School, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs Outstanding Club Delegate: Matthew Considine

Premier Delegation: Richardson Home School

Town North YMCA

Jonas Chase Woods, Bill signed into law

Athena Bruess, Ursuline Academy, Distinguished Delegate - House

Vi Anh Hoang, Ursuline Academy, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Outstanding Club Delegates: Daniel Westra, Episcopal School of Dallas

Premier Delegation: Episcopal School of Dallas

White Rock YMCA

Liam Mahagan, Lakeview Centennial, Bill signed into law & Distinguished Delegate - Senate

Taylor Enslin, Sachse High School, Bill signed into law & Distinguished Delegate - House

Caitlyn Ballard and Mitchell Zadnick, Sachse High School – Outstanding Clerk/Chair Team

Bethany Bass, Garland High School, Distinguished Delegate – House

Melissa Perez, Lakeview Centennial, Distinguished Delegate – State Affairs

Lakeview Centennial High School - #10 ranked District Court Team

Outstanding Club Delegates: Alex Pettigrew, Garland HS; Trevor Newman, Lakeview Centennial; Caitlyn Ballard, Sachse HS; Cesar Carlos, Skyline HS; Justice Dickson, North Garland HS,

Premier Delegation: Lakehill Preparatory

ABOUT YOUTH & GOVERNMENT

Democracy must be learned by each generation. YMCA Youth & Government is a statewide civic education and leadership program in which schools, civic organizations and Ys involve kids in hands-on learning experiences.

YMCA Youth and Government allows middle and high school students to experience the excitement of our state government in action.

Students meet regularly as a club during the fall semester and throughout the year. Each club consists of participating students and an adult sponsor (usually a teacher) and is guided and supported by YMCA staff and volunteers. Students choose to participate in one of four areas: legislative, judicial, media, or state affairs forum. Model United Nations in also an option.

In November, clubs compete at District Conference, and the top individuals and teams advance to the State Conferences in January and February in Austin. Model United Nations Assembly takes place in April.

Areas of Participation / Y&G 101

YG 101

Section by Section Overview

Parents

Registration and State Info

State Youth and Government Website

Conferences and Competitions

DISTRICT 5 CONFERENCE

Culminating event for over 1,000 participants in the Dallas Metro area to demonstrate their skills and compete in debate, mock trial, moot court and journalism.

Dallas Youth and Government District Conference

November 18, 2017

Duncanville High School

900 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Duncanville, TX 75110

FEE: $60; some branch and club fees may apply

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? Contact Jenna Struble

See list of PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS / YMCA's to see if your school or local Y participates.

RESOURCES

State Affairs Proposal Book

Junior Legislative Bill Book

High School Bill Book

Voter's Guide

TEXAS YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT STATE CONFERENCE

Join other passionate high school students from around the state to demonstrate your skills and compete in debate, mock trial, moot court and journalism. Make friends and discover something new about yourself!

High School End of January 2018, Dates coming soon!

See this years election results and award winners

JUNIOR YG STATE CONFERENCE

Get together with other middle school students from around the state to demonstrate your skills and compete in debate. Grow, learn and make friends in a safe and caring environment!

Middle School State Conference End of February 2018, stay tuned for dates and details

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