HSLP Alumni News

HSLP 2011 Alumna Lobbying in Richmond

coy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:33:30 -0500

One of the tenets of the High School Leaders Program is teaching Virginia's youths to be active participants in the legislation process. Alumna of the 2011 HSLP, Dana Raphael, truly took this principle to heart. During her time at Sorensen, she and her classmates Aejoo Hong, Anna Carson, and Nitin Nainani worked on a policy proposal that advocated the repeal of a law which prohibits public schools from opening before Labor Day. Dana met with Delegate Robert Tata, Chair of the House Education Committee (R-Virginia Beach), who agreed to sponsor the bill.

Reminder: Now Accepting PLP and CTP Applications for our 2012 Classes!

Rachel Casebolt — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:13:51 -0400

We're in the middle of accepting applications for our 2012 Political Leaders and Candidate Training Programs. If you or someone you know would be a strong applicant, please encourage them to apply today, before the November 14th deadline passes them by.

Wright Selected as White House Intern

Rachel Casebolt — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:09:28 -0400

Beau Wright (HSLP 2006) was recently selected to serve as a White House intern in the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. While there, his responsibilities will include helping to plan and staff events for targeted constituencies, in addition to more specific tasks as needed by the office at large. Beau was selected along with nine other Virginians and 140 individuals nationwide to begin work in D.C. Congratulations, Beau!

Sorensen Mourns Loss of Alumnus Mark Harris

Rachel Casebolt — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:58:26 -0400

Mark Harris (HSLP 2007) passed away suddenly on April 7, 2011 in Lexington, Va.

Youth Program Coordinators for 2011

Ben Heath — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:02:01 -0400

Every year, the Sorensen Institute is joined by three Youth Program alumni who serve as Youth Program Coordinators. They assist the Manager of Youth Programs and Director of Programs with the day-to-day operation of the College Leaders and High School Leaders Programs. We're pleased to announce those alumni who have been selected to serve as our 2011 Youth Program Coordinators!

HSLP Alum's ASL Bill Passes House and Senate

Rachel Casebolt — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:07:54 -0500

HB 1435, drafted in part by HSLP alumna Hollis Erickson (2009), has passed the House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. If signed by Gov. McDonnell, the legislation will require Virginia public high schools and state colleges and universities to count American Sign Language (ASL) courses toward their foreign-language requirements. Virginia would be the 36th state to adopt this policy.

Potter Interviewed by NBC29

coy — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:21:16 -0400

Max Potter (HSLP 2010) was interviewed by NBC29 for his involvement with the Charlottesville High School young Liberals organization and their recent efforts to get Tom Periello re-elected. In addition, the article focuses on President Obama's visit to Charlottesville tonight. Congratulations Max!

To read the story go here.

Woolard Elected FYJC Chair at UVA

coy — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:37:45 -0400

John Woolard (HSLP ’09) was elected as the Chair of the First Year Judiciary Committee at the University of Virginia. The First Year Judiciary Committee was created to adjudicate violations of the UVA Standards of Conduct by first year students in first year living areas.

Potter Greets President Obama

coy — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:18:36 -0400

Charlottesville High School student and Sorensen High School Leaders Program alum Maxwell Potter was chosen to greet President Obama today as the president stepped off Air Force One in Richmond.

Congratulations Max!

Picture: Max (right) about to "fist-bump" President Obama.

Ann Laurence Baumer Elected First Year President at UVA

coy — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:56:18 -0400

Ms. Ann Laurence Baumer (HSLP '09) was recently elected by her peers to serve as First Year Class President at the University of Virginia. Congratulations Ann Laurence!