By: John Mahon
Bastrop High School
Austin, TX – Today, interviewer John Mahon went around the Capitol and asked seniors about the upcoming end of their time as the top dogs.
Senior Kayleigh Ricker from Creekwood High School says, “I am really excited to finally graduate after these long 4 years.” Ricker wants to become a lawyer and believes that being in Youth and Government will help her reach this goal due to how much it has improved her public speaking and self-advocacy skills.
Senior Charlie Ragner from Austin High says, “When thinking about leaving high school, it’s such a weird feeling because it feels like you will be there forever. It’s starting to get too real.” Ragner wants to go into engineering or computer science at Texas Tech and believes that being in YAG will help him in those fields by allowing him to create things to help the world.
Senior Zoe Moreno from Bastrop High School says, “Youth and Government has really helped me stand my ground and speak about things that I truly believe in. We need more of that in the world, and the best place to find that is in YAG. YAG has also helped me find friends for a lifetime and become a really good leader.” Moreno wants to become an environmental lawyer at UT Austin and says that being in YAG will help her stand her ground against people who don’t love the planet and its people as she does.
The interviewer spoke to multiple people, and they all gave very mixed answers about what they want to be, but they all believe in one thing: that Texas Youth and Government will help them in the future. Whether you’re a doctor, lawyer, scientist, or public activist, Youth and Government is for everyone. In Youth and Government, you can only gain, whether it’s public speaking or debating subjects that truly matter to you. You will continue to grow and succeed.
Photo of Zoe Moreno