Cochran, Wicker open nomination process for youth program
U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker recently announced the opening of the nominating process for Mississippi high school students interested in taking part in the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) next spring.
Two Mississippi high school students involved in student government at public or private schools will be selected to take part in the annual USSYP, a program established by the Senate in 1962 to expose select student leaders to the federal government and the U.S. Senate. The program is open to junior or senior students.
“The U.S. Senate Youth Program is a wonderful program that gives young leaders an excellent opportunity to expand their educations through interaction with national policy makers. I hope there is wide interest among high school students in Mississippi for this opportunity,” said Cochran, who with Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is the co-chairman of the 2010 USSYP Advisory Committee.
“This program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get an up-close look at the U.S. Senate and other key parts of the federal government,” Wicker said. “I encourage all interested students to learn more about this unique learning experience.”
Desoto Times
9/14/9
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