Yaw Hosts Annual Student Government Seminar

WILLIAMSPORT - Nearly 200 students from 15 schools in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties converged on Pennsylvania College of Technology's campus on Thursday to participate in a student government seminar hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who also serves as chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors. The seminar gives high school students the opportunity to debate important issues, develop legislation and vote on mock bills in an open session.

"The student government seminar is a great opportunity for high school students to interact with their local and state government officials," Yaw said. "The intent is for students to obtain a better understanding of the legislative process and develop professional relationships that can open the door for future internships and job opportunities."

Students, teachers, local and state government officials, lobbyists, special interest groups and members of the media all took part in the event in Williamsport. The event is one of the largest student government seminars in Pennsylvania.

Penn College President Dr. Michael J. Reed welcomed the gathering and introduced Yaw, who offered encouraging words to the young leaders. Drew Crompton, member of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC and former Commonwealth Court judge and counsel/chief of staff to Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati, walked students through the "Dynamics of the Legislative Process" before they were moved into brainstorming sessions to debate timely topics including energy, education and transportation issues.

Yaw noted Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Nancy Walker, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley and Department of Agriculture Acting Deputy Secretary Chris Davis were also among this year's participants.

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw's website at https://www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or follow him on Facebook and X @SenatorGeneYaw.

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