21 Jan 2013 Conway student selected for Senate Youth Program
Jace Motley of Conway has been selected as one of two Arkansas delegates for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman congratulated Motley and John Williams of Paragould on being selected for the program. The two students were chosen to be part of the 104 delegates who will attend the program’s 51st annual Washington Week.
“These students have demonstrated a high level of commitment and accomplishment in their schools and local communities,” Pryor said. “This program will give them an opportunity to build on their interest in politics and public service and get an up-close view of the workings of the federal government.”
“We are proud of Jace and John’s commitment to academics and their communities and hopeful this program will help to continue their drive to be leaders of the future,” Boozman said. “This is a great opportunity for these young Arkansans to experience the inner workings of the federal government and see first-hand the behind the scenes efforts to formulate policy.”
Motley serves as Student Body President at Conway High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club, an all-region violinist and Spanish tutor. He has also completed the Arkansas young voter workshop, campaigned for state senate and U.S. Congressional candidates, and is active in community service projects. After graduation, he plans to study economics and international affairs.
While in Washington in March, the delegates will participate in a week of intensive study of the nation’s federal government. They will meet with senators, congressional staffers, the President, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, leaders of cabinet agencies, a United States ambassador and members of the national media. The students will also tour many of the national monuments and museums. Each of the delegates will receive a $5,000 college scholarship, in addition to the all-expenses paid trip to Washington.
The U.S. Senate Youth Program allows two delegates, current high school seniors or juniors, from each state to be selected by the state’s chief education officer in cooperation with high school principals. In addition to outstanding leadership abilities and a strong commitment to public service, the students rank academically in the top 1 percent of their states.
