CCS junior one of 45 at AG’s youth conference

    High school juniors filled the halls of the Nebraska State Capitol last week, marking a unique day of learning and engagement with those serving in state government.
    Forty-five students from across Nebraska attended the 2023 Attorney General’s Youth Conference April 18 hosted by Attorney General Mike Hilgers.
    Brooke Schilke, a junior at Chase County Schools, was among the students attending.
    Students were selected from a pool of applicants who submitted a brief resume of activities and a short essay on a selected Constitutional Amendment.
    Students spent a full day with Attorney General Hilgers, and hearing from numerous speakers including Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, Senator Beau Ballard of Lincoln and Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Papik.
    They also participated in a mock legislative debate and ate lunch at the Governor’s Residence.
    The students received an overview of the Attorney General’s Office from a panel discussion with AGO Bureau Chiefs and were provided an engaging discussion on oral arguments with the Solicitor General. Youth conference attendees also explored issues of consumer protection and online safety hosted by the Attorney General’s Outreach Coordinator Ryan Sothan.
    The Attorney General spoke to the students on the importance of honoring commitments, working hard and listening to those with whom they disagree. In their future careers, students were challenged to consider ways to improve their communities through public service.