2008 Senate Scholar Program

     The Senate Scholar Program is an immersion program that allows students from around the state to personally understand the inner-workings of state government. In addition, it provides them the unique opportunity to interact with key decision makers and staff, as well as a better understanding of the issues that affect them as citizens of this state. They then put their knowledge into action by staffing an actual Senate session and participating in a Senate Scholar committee hearing on a bill that the students have drafted.

     Ms. Barnes is the second student from Mercer School to attend the Senate Scholar Program, which is in its third year. Ashley Minnis, now a graduating senior, participated last year.

     “This will be a wonderful opportunity for Ms. Barnes to expand her knowledge of state government, as she is a very qualified individual who involves herself deeply in community service, extracurricular activities and her studies. As a student at Mercer School, one of the smallest yet finest school districts in the state, she benefits from a terrific civic education curriculum that provides a strong connection between Madison and northern Wisconsin. Jessica’s participation in this program will strengthen this bond and provide her a unique perspective on the process,” Jauch said.

     For more information on the Senate Scholar Program, contact Senator Jauch at 800-469-6562 or 608-266-3510.