Author: Lynn Desmet

USSYP Alumni Reflect on Amazing and Intense Experiences at the National Party Conventions

USSYP Alumni Reflect on Amazing and Intense Experiences at the National Party Conventions. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a delegate or work at a national political convention? Several of our USSYP alumni did just that and we thank the individuals listed below for telling us how those experiences changed and shaped their views. Read on to find out what …

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Back to School Reading: 2015 Yearbook Hot Off the Presses

Back to School Reading:  2015 Yearbook Hot Off the Presses The annual United States Senate Youth Program yearbook, which hit the shelves this summer, makes great September reading for anyone interested in government, education, leadership and public service.  The USSYP yearbook is distributed in hard copy as a lifetime keepsake for the student delegates, featuring beautiful photos and comprehensive summaries of the fantastic speaking events …

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Student Perspectives: Oh, The Places We Went!

Martin Luther King Memorial For me, the Washington Week experience served as a call to action: to campaign for justice and equality, to seek creative and inclusive solutions, and to use my talents for the betterment of my nation. Devyn Rigsby, IL – 2015 Arlington Cemetery The most impactful experience of my week was on the last day walking through the Arlington National Cemetery. I saw …

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