Schools
Mineola Student Elected Youth Governor At NY Youth Government Conf.
Michael Perro and fellow Mineola Speech and Debate Club Members traveled to Albany to participate in a simulated state democratic process.
MINEOLA, NY — For the third year, Mineola Middle School students headed to Albany to become senators and assembly members, writing and debating legislation. Seven members of the school's Speech & Debate Team took part in the New York Youth & Government (YAG) Conference, designed to allow students to learn about the democratic process.
Way to go Michael! Celebrations from a supportive @MineolaMS Speech & Debate Team! #MineolaProud of our learners and the newest Governor!! https://t.co/lzpHHEv5Kk pic.twitter.com/r1gBUOTxTM
— Mineola Middle School (@MineolaMS) November" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/MineolaMS/... 22, 2022
At the three-day event, the students present and debate two bills they authored. The middle schoolers decided New York needs two new pieces of legislation: banning gas-powered leaf blowers by 2025 and making security doors for lockdowns mandatory.
Michael Perro was elected youth governor and will begin his "term" at the 2023 conference.
Find out what's happening in Mineolafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
3️⃣- PEAT @MineolaMS! Congrats to Michael Perro who will serve as the Governor at the 2023 NYS Youth & Government Conference. #MineolaProud #YWeAdvocate pic.twitter.com/0VBWlIYMi7
— Jenna Cavuto (@Allabouttheyet) November" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/Allaboutth... 22, 2022
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
