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In high school campuses across the country, there are students concerned with what is happening around them -- students who are interested in politics and government, foreign affairs, the law, and education. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for these students. Since its inception in 1934, more than 300,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through the Junior State.
What makes JSA so unique is that students organize every aspect of organization, all the way from the chapter level to state and national administration. Our student leaders, elected by their fellow JSA members, plan and execute all of the conventions, conferences, and political awareness events held by the Junior State.
JSA allows for an exchange of ideas through stimulating student debates, thought talks, problem solving, and a variety of simulations. By participating in these activities, each member gains a more intelligent and informed viewpoint. JSA also provides a wonderful chance to meet and make friends with scores of other bright, involved students who have similar interests. It's an experience that you don't want to miss.
JSA is a national organization, from the high school chapter level to the regions which coordinate communication with chapters and run two regional events annually, the states which run three large overnight conventions a year, and the national level of general administration.
The SHG JSA Chapter was founded in 2001 by Mike Pasko. Pasko heard about the organization from friends and was immediately interested in bringing it to his high school. He strongly felt a need to start a club in which the mind could be exercised… and that he most certainly did! Since the birth of SHG JSA, it has remained a strong club to which many students are attracted. JSA brings a focus of politics, current events, and issues that concern WE THE PEOPLE. This focus is vital in today’s ever-changing society.
PRESIDENTS
2002 Mike Pasko
2003 Mike Pasko
2004 Cole Randle
2005 Rachel Santarelli
2006 Brian Dondanville
IMPROMPTU SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS
September Matt Martin
October
November
December
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2006
08/16/06 JSA Preview – Freshman Orientation 12/06/06 Impromptu Speech Contest
08/23/06 Debate – Medicinal Marijuana 12/13/06 Debate – Santa Claus
08/30/06 Impromptu Speech Contest
09/13/06 Thought Talk – Airline Security Measures & Patriot Act
09/27/06 Debate – Smoking Ban
10/04/06 Impromptu Speech Contest
10/11/06 Debate – Affirmative Action
10/18/06 Debate – Health Care
10/25/06 Thought Talk – American College Admissions Process
11/01/06 Debate – 2006 Gubernatorial Election
11/08/06 Impromptu Speech Contest
11/15/06 Convention Brief
11/17/06 Convention Arrival – Madison, Wisconsin
11/18-19/06 Convention – Edgewater Hotel & Wisconsin Statehouse
11/19/06 Convention Departure
11/29/06 Convention Debrief & Debate
