HSLP Alumni News
Aug 9 2010 - 2:12pm
Two graduates of the High School Leaders Program Class of 2010 have published op-eds about their Sorensen experience in two Virginia newspapers.
Holly Johnston is the author of "Seeing Real Solutions to Nation's Real Problems" that was published this past Sunday in the Danville Register & Bee. Holly writes in part, "As I reflect back on my time at Sorensen, I think about all of the amazing people that I have met, and all the amazing things that I learned. Most of all though, I think about the responsibility that has now been given to me to make sure that there is open dialogue not based on party lines, but real solutions to real problems."
Click here to read Holly's essay.
Maggie Chambers published her essay "What I Learned at Government Boot Camp This Summer" on Sunday in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Maggie begins by writing, "When I tried to explain to my friends what exactly I was doing this summer, they dismissed it as me being a nerd again -- after all, what kind of person would choose to spend two weeks at what was known as 'government boot camp'? Well, me. And believe me, the Sorensen Institute High School Leaders Program was so much more than that."
May 5 2010 - 11:41am
Congratulations are due Kendall Bailey (HSLP 2006), who will graduate from Virginia Tech on May 15th with Bachelor Degrees in Political Science and Philosophy—doing so in only 3 years!
Kendall will continue his studies at Virginia Tech by earning a Master's Degree of Public Administration.
Way to go Kendall!
Mar 2 2010 - 3:34pm
Colin Hood (HSLP 07) won a "landslide victory" yesterday as President of the Student Council at the University of Virginia. Congratulations Colin!
Feb 15 2010 - 12:08pm
Caroline Wulf is studying at American University where she has received a post-graduate fellowship from the Women's Campaign Forum in D.C. She is also currently working two internships: in Congressman Rob Wittman's Washington office and with the Women & Politics Institute of American University. Caroline finished with a 3.8 GPA last semester. Congratulations Caroline!
Jan 18 2010 - 8:48pm
Mallory Johnson (CLP 09) and Beau Wright (HSLP 06) are among the graduates of Sorensen youth programs who will be working at the General Assembly this session.
Johnson and Wright are among just 15 students at the college of William and Mary who were selected to participate in the college's Richmond Program— which consists of an internship during the session, and a seminar taught by Senator Tommy Norment for the additional time in the semester. Beau will be interning for Senator Dave Marsden and Mallory for Senator Norment.
Dec 14 2009 - 10:37am
Dreama Montrief Johnson (HSLP 04) was interviewed for a story about UVA's College Guides program published recently in the Greene County Record.
Oct 22 2009 - 1:03pm
Harrisonburg was the site of a recent reception for alumni, board members and interested recruits for the Sorensen Institute's 2010 season. The event was held at the studios of WVPT. Speakers included (from left to right in photo) Ken Alger (PLP 09), Maribel Castaneda (HSLP 08) and Bo Trumbo (PLP 09).
The Sorensen Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 Political Leaders and Candidate Training programs. (photo below by Colleen Smith)
Sep 11 2009 - 9:37am
Ben Swanson (HSLP 09) has been appointed to the Fairfax County Government's Environmental Quality Advisory Committee. Congratulations Ben!
Aug 10 2009 - 1:15pm
Ashley Murphy (HSLP 09) is the author of an essay published today in the Roanoke Times about her Sorensen experience this summer.
The essay titled "Program at Sorensen taught this student a lot" begins: As a student, I'm always looking for programs to help me find a possible career. When my government teacher nominated me for the Sorensen Institute as a high school leader, I was skeptical at first. I hadn't heard of the institute before and almost didn't apply. Looking back at my experience at the University of Virginia, I cannot imagine how much I would've regretted not applying to such an unbelievable course.
Click here to read Ashley's full article in the Roanoke Times.
Aug 1 2009 - 11:06pm
Ladi Smith (HSLP 08) has been awarded the first-ever John Blackburn Scholarship to the University of Virginia.
Click here for the full story.
Congratulations Ladi!
