YMCA Youth and Government Program Celebrates 76 Years
March 21, 2024YMCA Youth and Government Program Celebrates 76 Years
Governor Chris Sununu to address Youth Delegates during April Program
Concord, New Hampshire – The YMCA of New Hampshire held the first weekend of their annual New Hampshire Youth & Government Program involving high schools from across the state. The motto of the YMCA Youth & Government Program is “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” The program is celebrating its 76th year giving high school students the opportunity to learn, first-hand, about state government in our honorable state capital chambers.
The Pre-Legislative Election Day was held on Saturday, March 16th. During the Pre-Legislative election, the following students were elected to key offices:
| Position | Name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Youth Governor | Aubree Herzog | Stevens High School |
| Senate President | Sam Slack | Goffstown High School |
| House Speaker | Max Ringelstein | Moultonborough Academy |
| Chief Justice | Hailee Bickford | Berlin High School |
| Editor in Chief | Madison Savoy | White Mountain Regional High School |
The final phase of the program, the Model Legislature, is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 12th &13th in Concord, NH at which time the YMCA Youth & Government Program welcomes Governor Chris Sununu to address this year’s delegates. During the two day Model Legislature, delegates will discuss and debate some 100 bills they’ve prepared as part of the program. Mr. Henry Veilleux of Sheehan & Phinney Capitol Group and Mr. Stephen Duprey of the Duprey companies serve as Co-Chairs of New Hampshire’s YMCA Youth & Government Program which is sponsored by the NH/VT State Alliance of YMCAs. For further information on YMCA Youth & Government please contact Deb Galipeault, Director, at (603) 290-7123 or dgalipeault@graniteymca.org.
Depicted Left to Right: Hailee Bickford, Sam Slack, Max Ringelstein, Gabby Ramsden
About The Granite YMCA
As one of the state’s longest standing and most enduring non-profits, The Granite YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and family strengthening. Across the state, its seven branches engage 30,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to improve their health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. In 2022, The Granite YMCA provided financial assistance and free services valued at just over $1.508 million to 12,286 individuals. To learn more, please visit www.graniteymca.org.
