HSLP Alumni News

Bailey Graduates from Tech

coy — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:41:52 -0400

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!

Hood Wins Council Presidency

coy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:34:56 -0500

Colin Hood (HSLP 07) won a "landslide victory" yesterday as President of the Student Council at the University of Virginia. Congratulations Colin!

Wulf Excels at AU

coy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:08:05 -0500

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!

More Youth Alumni Joins Legislators in Richmond

coy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:48:50 -0500

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.

Montrief Johnson is UVa College Guide

coy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:37:02 -0500

Dreama Montrief Johnson (HSLP 04) was interviewed for a story about UVA's College Guides program published recently in the Greene County Record.

Harrisonburg Hosts Recruiting Reception

coy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:03:36 -0400

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).

Swanson Appointed to Fairfax Advisory Committee

coy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:37:41 -0400

Ben Swanson (HSLP 09) has been appointed to the Fairfax County Government's Environmental Quality Advisory Committee. Congratulations Ben!

Murphy Authors Sorensen Essay for Roanoke Times

coy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:15:07 -0400

Ashley Murphy (HSLP 09) is the author of an essay published today in the Roanoke Times about her Sorensen experience this summer.

Smith Wins First Blackburn Scholarship to UVA

coy — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:06:57 -0400

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!

VIDEO: HSLP 09

coy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:29:36 -0400

Here now a slideshow of the High School Leaders Program Class of 2009.