MMCSD eighth-grade students Scott Lonsberry, Liam Moses, Sydney O’Grady, Peyton Tidd, Trinity Tidd, and Chloe White participated in the New York State YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany. After three months of preparation, students from across the state attended this three-day experiential learning program, where they served as part of a model state government, debating bills they and their peers had written.
“This conference is a scaffold for leadership. Students travel to the capital and formally debate throughout the morning and into the early evening. This takes place in the State Assembly, State Senate, and committee chambers. It’s a very rewarding experience for those who attend,” said Mr. Gardner, who accompanied the students on the trip.