A Concord student has been selected to participate in the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which gives high school students an in-depth view of the Senate and the workings of the federal government for those considering a future of public service.
Morgan Casey, a junior at Bishop Brady High School, was chosen by a panel of judges who evaluated a pool of students nominated by principals throughout the state. In March, Casey, who is 17, will attend the program’s intensive week-long Washington Week event, a public service, leadership and education experience in D.C., as a delegate representing New Hampshire. She will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship.
“I am so grateful for this opportunity,” Casey said. “I’m excited to represent the great state of New Hampshire, I think it’s going to be an incredible opportunity to get an inside look at the national government and meet student leaders from around the country.”
Casey described applying for the position as a “natural progression,” since she has been aware of the program since middle school and has been very involved in student government since starting at Bishop Brady three years ago.
“I’m just really appreciative of all the people who supported me in this,” Casey said. “This is not something I could have done alone and I’m just really excited for what this opportunity holds.”
At Bishop Brady, Casey has served as class president since her freshman year. She is also the class representative for the Student Athlete Leadership Team and has participated in four varsity sports: soccer, tennis, lacrosse and basketball. Casey has also spent many hours volunteering with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Sycamore Gardens and the Pease Greeters program.
Besides Casey, Keene High School student Madeline Waters was also selected to participate in the program, while Manchester Memorial High School senior Ricky Truong and Nashua High School South senior Samay Sahu were picked as alternates.
“The U.S. Senate Youth Program will be an excellent opportunity for Morgan and Madeline to be exposed to high-level leadership and a front row seat to federal government operations,” said New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. “I commend their academic excellence and drive, and congratulate them on being chosen to participate in such a highly competitive program.”