Thirty-seven Avondale Middle School students participated in the YMCA Youth in Government conference November 13-15 at the Capitol in Lansing. Youth in Government is an experience designed to engage middle school students in becoming thoughtful and active citizens versed in the principles of a democratic society. The annual conference is attended by hundreds of students across the State of Michigan. During the conference, students campaign for government leadership positions including Lieutenant … [Read more...]
Avondale Students Shine at Youth In Government Conference
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Eighth-grader elected Speaker of the House, while classmates write four of top thirty bills sent to Youth Governor Thirty-one sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from Avondale Middle School participated in the State YMCA Youth In Government conference November 22-24 at the Capitol in Lansing and came back with amazing results. Youth In Government, sponsored by YMCA of Michigan, is designed to engage middle school students in becoming thoughtful and active citizens versed in the … [Read more...]
