JSA has wrapped up its final convention of the school year, naming its Statespersons of the Year and Chapter of the Year. In addition, JSA members collectively supporting more than 50 issues in the affirmative. This year at Spring State, JSA members across its 10 states passed legislation that spanned the political spectrum. Among the issues that students supported was implementing a universal basic income, the GOP tax plan, use of private prisons harms the integrity of the justice system, and abolishing presidential term limits.
Each JSA state elected a new governor and lieutenant governor. As the top leaders for their JSA state, these individuals will be responsible for their state budget, managing a team of other student leaders, and starting new Chapters in their state. Meet our new elected officers.
Additionally, students also held a Mock Supreme court hearing in the case of Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The case offered students a chance to debate the whether a business is protected under the First Amendment.
In addition, JSA states selected the Chapter of the Year and Statesperson of the Year. The Chapter of the Year is selected by a panel of Teacher Advisors who grade the Chapters based on recruitment, activism initiatives and involvement in JSA conventions during the year. The Statesperson of the Year is selected by each state's program director.
Arizona
Statesperson of the Year - Patrick Flint, Maricopa High School
Chapter of the Year - Kofa High School
Mid-Atlantic
Statesperson of the Year - Laura Boyajian, South Jersey High School and Lana Salloum, Biotechnology High School
Chapter of the Year - Manalapan High School
Midwest
Chapter of the Year - Oconomowoc High School
Northeast
Chapter of the Year - Ossining High School
Northern California
Statesperson of the Year
Chapter of the Year
Pacific Northwest
Statesperson of the Year - Heliqiong Sun, Skyline High School
Chapter of the Year - The Overlake School
Southeast
Statesperson of the Year - Brian Carlos, MAST Academy
Chapter of the Year - Staples High School
Southern California
Statesperson of the Year - Sofia Rizkkhalil, Alliance Tennenbaum Tech
Chapter of the Year - Alliance Olga Mohan
Teacher of the Year - Chantal Richmond, Alliance Mohan
Texas
Statesperson of the Year - Julian Madera, Carnegie Vanguard High School
Chapter of the Year - Saint Mary's Hall
JSA MEMBERS EARN BEST SPEAKER GAVELS
A tradition at JSA conventions is the selection of a Best Speaker from each debate. This student exemplifies confidence, well-articulated argument, and captivating responses to their opponent. The Best Speaker is selected by other students in the debate. Congratulations to our Spring State Best Speakers.
