JCHS Juniors Ryan Finney and Conner Finney were recently selected to the prestigious Henry Clay Center For Statesmanship High School Student Congress held at Transylvania University.
According to the Henry Clay Center High School Student Congress Website, “The High School Student Congress is an immersive high school summer program for students interested in politics, leadership and public policy. Fifty rising high school seniors are selected to attend the weeklong academic summer program. Throughout the High School Student Congress, participants focus on different dimensions of politics and public policy through an intensive curriculum. In addition, students engage with lawmakers, local officials, community leaders and others to explore the challenges of leadership in public policy. In addition to the rigorous academic program, students participate in team-building, leadership and social activities that create friendship and lasting bonds among the cohort of students.”
Ryan and Conner applied for this opportunity with the intention of getting more involved in politics and community issues at a young age. Conner said, “This program will be an amazing way to meet people that can open my mind to different views and opinions and learn to be able to compromise. It will be a great way to improve my leadership and communication skills and will hopefully act as an introduction and a head start into the political world.”
Congratulations to both on this awesome opportunity!!