Manzullo Teams Up with National Youth Group to Offer "Model Congress" for Northern Illinois Students Next Week
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert to Preside Over Nov. 12 Session in Rockford
Rockford,
Nov 4 -
Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) will bring together 143 students from 37 high schools across northern Illinois on Thursday, Nov. 12, for his 11th Annual "21st Century Leaders" conference in Rockford.
Adopting a new format this year, Manzullo asked the Congressional Youth Leadership Council to coordinate a “Model Congress” for this year’s conference at Rockford College, 5050 East State Street, Rockford. The “Model Congress” simulation, which provides students with hands-on experience in how an idea becomes a law, is a core feature of the organization’s Washington, D.C.-based conferences, but this is the first time CYLC has conducted it as a stand-alone program. Seventeen CYLC staff members will be on site in Rockford to administer the program. In addition, former U.S. House Speaker Denny Hastert has agreed to preside over the Model Congress. All sessions of the conference are open to the media.
“For 11 years now, I have brought together young leaders from across northern Illinois to give them an opportunity to meet and work with their peers on issues they will face in the future,” Manzullo said. “I’m always amazed at their passion for public policy and their thirst for knowledge, and I’m very much looking forward to our visit.
“This year’s conference will be especially memorable as we have teamed up with the Congressional Youth Leadership Council in Washington, DC and convinced them to take their Model Congress program on the road for the benefit of our students. As a special treat, former U.S. House Speaker Denny Hastert has agreed to come to Rockford and preside over the Model Congress. We have 143 students attending from 37 high schools, and I’m confident they will take away some leadership strategies that will prepare them for the future.”
Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 12 and the simulation will begin at 9 a.m. During the morning session, students will be assigned a political party and committees, where debate will ensue on a fictional bill. Students will debate, amend and vote on the bill in committee and then come together as the full Model Congress in the afternoon for further debate, take action on amendments, and a final vote on the bill. For more information on the Model Congress, visit http://www.cylc.org/nylc/shared/model_congress_act.pdf
(LIST OF STUDENTS FOLLOWS)
21st Century Leaders
McHenry County
1) Alden-Hebron H.S.: Lean Arthur, Cody Eskridge, Dillian Lalor and Morgan Lohse.
2) Cary-Grove H.S.: Maurissa Dorn, Luke Jenner, Jon Lubow and Alix Rozolis.
3) Crystal Lake Central H.S.: Juan Gonzalez.
4) Harry D. Jacobs H.S.: Grant Dixon.
5) Marengo H.S.: Amanda Kenny, Paulette Saldana, Jacob Tucker and Tyler VanVoorhees.
6) Marian Central Catholic H.S.: Sylvia Bennett, John Jaworski, Heather Ross and Jan Wueger.
7) Woodstock H.S.: Ana Ahmeh, Chris Banville, Katelyn Frisby and Jon Larson.
Winnebago County
8) Auburn H.S.: Stephanie Bennett, Ebra Bock, Zandie Shields and Hayden Wilsey.
9) Boylan Catholic H.S.: Gemma Cerutti, Lauren Furgivele, Benjamin Logli and Nathan Lowery.
10) Christian Life H.S.: Jackie Hendry, Benjamin Holliday, Emily Palmer and Jeremy Reitmaier.
11) Durand H.S.: Carolyn Glenny, Dan Johnson, Savana Savage and Sarah VanZee.
12) East H.S.: Dan Ntz, Matt Tillman, Sarah Vanags and Eric Walker.
13) Faith Lutheran H.S.: Tyler Clauss, Ayla Peczkowski, Tyler Wilke and Taylor Wright.
14) Guilford H.S.: Tyler Anderson, Bryan Buck, Caroline Johnson and Mitchem Zimber.
15) Homeschool: Savannah Liston.
16) Hononegah H.S.: Michael Chiodini, Rachel King, Jennifer Rhead and Jordan Stella.
17) Jefferson H.S.: Evan Jarzynski, Elras Novela, Bobby Ritsch and Callie Schmidt.
18) Keith Country Day School: Kendra Farrakhan, Murray Fraser, Collin Hahn and Jackie Hall.
19) North Love Christian H.S.: Tim Aurand, Cassie Ayars, Brandy Carr and Nathaniel Plautz.
20) Pecatonica H.S.: Sarah Dougherty, Kiley Greene, Cody Paul and Michael Rosenberger.
21) Rockford Christian H.S.: Kourtni Anderson, Kaleb Gottfred and Evan Weyrauch.
22) South Beloit H.S.: Carly Alfredson, Sara Bauesteros, Bryttany Biesemeier and Jeff Peterson.
23) Spectrum H.S.: Johah Antosch, Kayla Bryan, Carole Carbone, Brendon Crave and Alex Peterson.
24) Winnebago H.S.: Ashley Alagna, Tessa Hoefle, Alex Johansson and T.S. Lindgren.
Stephenson County
25) Aquin Catholic H.S.: Katrina Carter, Austin Collins, Noah Diemer and Angela Zarnick.
26) Pearl City H.S.: Kelsie Kluck, Heather Lott, Lacee Munson and Tori Rausch.
Jo Daviess County
27) East Dubuque H.S.: Mike Hafeman, Logan Heim, Brett Robbins and Austin Wolff.
28) Galena H.S.: Kevin Glick, Becca Kirst, Joseph Lieb and Austin Spillone.
29) Scales Mound H.S.: Angela Holland, Joe Kelly, P.R. Stadel and Emily Stier.
30) Warren H.S.: Danielle Balbach, Mackenzie Hill, Cora Robinson and Ella Wybourn.
Ogle County
31) Byron H.S.: Kaitlyn Fraizer, Brexton Isaacs, Missy Ritter and Sarah Stoll.
32) Forreston H.S.: Erin Ebbesmeyer, Will Kern, Marissa Plock and Jackie Runkle.
33) Oregon H.S.: Kaltrina Kamberovska, Ashley Nordman, Ashley Stromberg and Josh Wiggins.
DeKalb County
34) Genoa-Kingston H.S.: Ethan Menges, Pat Price, Rachel Pry and Nasya Ramirez.
35) Hiawatha H.S.: Abigail Ascencio, Tim Cao, Jennifer Gordon, Kelsey Miller, Brett Peterson, Sarah Schmidt, Matt Speer and Michael Wittwer
Whiteside County
36) Rock Falls H.S.: Jamie Balderas, Joe Linton, Britne Rosalez and Halley Scott.
37) Sterling H.S.: Robert Clifton, Charis Foust, Jacob Landis and Ember Schudt.
