American Legion Dept. of California Oratorical Contest
Students deliver prepared/impromptu speeches on the U.S. Constitution, advancing through Post/District/Area/Department finals.
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Residential leadership program studying presidential leadership through workshops, crisis simulations, and Reagan Library access.
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Students study the Constitution and testify as constitutional experts in simulated congressional hearings; state champion advances to nationals in D.C.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) – District 5150
Free multi-day leadership camp for Bay Area HS students (Marin, SF, San Mateo) on citizenship, ethics, and community leadership.
YMCA Youth & Government California (MLC)
Students draft legislation or argue court cases in local delegations, then attend statewide Training & Elections and Sacramento events as elected officials, lawyers, and judges.
California State Assembly Student Internship Program
Students work in an Assemblymember's district office on constituent services, outreach, and civic events.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Students write an essay analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official since 1917, competing for cash prizes.