This year marks and important year in Youth in Government’s history. Not only is it the fortieth anniversary, but it is all the first year the convention is split into two; Lewis and Clark.
The plan came as a disappointment to some, while others saw it as a new opportunity. The result of the split was immediately noticeable as previous attendants of Youth in Government check into the hotel. Some looked for friends that they would not find, while others breathed a sigh of relief as the previous hour-long check in process took twenty minutes. People of Youth in Government share diverse and unique opinions about this change.
Some participants support the separation of Youth in Government into two conventions. One such supporter is Emma Carter of Callaway County. She feels that “it gives smaller schools a chance to get officials from their delegation elected and it gives bills started by smaller schools a better chance to get passed by the senate and house.”
However, with compliment comes criticism and many participants cannot stand this change. Matt Kimminau of the Callaway County delegation states that “it wasn’t fair that they separated the conventions without the participants’ consent. “
The Lewis convention is equally divided upon this issue. Some lost friends, while others gained an upper hand in the senate and house. Whatever the feelings are, this change will stay.
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