The United States Senate recently selected Kimberly Collins, a senior at New Rochelle High School, to be one of two students from New York State to be in its highly competitive Youth Program.
In total, 104 students from across the country are chosen for the program, which gives each student a scholarship of $10,000 and a weeklong experience of the federal government in Washington, D.C.
Criteria for participation in the program include holding an elected office in their student bodies and having an interest in public service. Collins is co-president of the Black Culture Club, president of the Christian Club, and vice president of her class. She is interested in social justice and politics, and her plans are to study economics.
Collins said she was honored to be chosen for this program and to have this unique opportunity to go to the capital to observe the federal government in action, which will now inspire her to continue her pursuit of the study of public policy.
Deborah Minchin, AP government teacher, added that it is also an honor for New Rochelle High School, adding that the selection of Collins for the program reflects her many talents and abilities.
When students are recognised, banner printing companies can be hired to create displays in the school and the community so that people will learn more about their achievements.
