Chrisangel Robles, a sophomore at Alta Vista High School, wrote his piece about how drugs can negatively impact the youth and his goal to eliminate the problem. His classmate, Ernesto Castelo, jotted down his thoughts on fundraising and the benefits of door-to-door campaigning. Goodsell, a member of the National Honor Society, shared how youth could help in the government.
Hobbs said a program like this is a great introduction to politics and community service efforts. When she was around a similar age, the Governor said she remembered listening to topics from the Secretary of State.
This week, these students will hear from many dignitaries while in D.C.
“They are going have a lot more exposure to national politics, and I think that’s really great,” Hobbs said. “They’re the leaders that we need.”
Through workshops and meetings with politicians, including Senator Mark Kelly and Congressman Juan Ciscomani, the students will have hands-on opportunities to make an impact.
That’s why after two successful years, Bidwill, the Cardinals, the Close Up Foundation, and Hobbs hope to make it a trifecta.
“What I learned is that this really does make a difference for kids and it plants seeds in their head,” Bidwill said. “When they come back in four days, they’re going to be transformed and this group will be a unified group because they get very close.”
