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Two Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students will travel to Washington as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) to be held March 5-12, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Ryan McDonnell from Lakenheath, England and Robert Dewitt from Aviano, Italy were selected from among hundreds of applicants to attend the program.
The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action.
Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
In addition to the program week, the foundation grants each of the 104 student delegates a $5,000 college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. Transportation and all expenses for Washington Week are provided by the foundation; no government funds are utilized.
Ryan McDonnell is a senior at Lakenheath High School in Lakenheath, England. He is first in his class academically and has been a participant in both the Model United Nations (MUN) and the Model United States Senate. McDonnell serves as the treasurer for his class and as the Vice President of the National Honor Society. He has earned his varsity letter in three sports. He plans to become a pilot or aeronautical engineer in the U.S. Air Force.