Alexander is a Junior in the Legal Studies program at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a self-defined “constitutionalist” with a passion for law and writing, Alexander wishes to promote ethical journalism. Alexander is President of Inspire U.S., an organization promoting participatory democracy, Vice President of Mock Trial, and Treasurer of the American Red Cross Club at Advanced Technologies Academy. He also serves as a Youth Attorney for the Clark County Law Foundation and Regional Ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Samantha Armetta is currently a senior attending West Islip High School in West Islip, New York. She is the Vice President of the Academic Integrity Club for her school’s National Honor Society and plays two Varsity sports, volleyball and golf. She attended WJMC during Session 1 and describes her experience as “life-changing.” Sam looks forward to working with the upcoming WJMC family and hopes to recreate the same amazing experience that she had for future correspondents.
Richard Forbes, or “Richie,” is a senior in College Academy at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He enjoys writing, both informational and creative, and he hopes to write for print journalism, specifically National Geographic. He would like to leave Florida for college, ideally moving farther north to expand his horizons. Richard’s first interaction with WJMC was this past summer and was his farthest trip from home! His adventure with the Red Group gave him both an education in journalism and friends he continues to speak with daily. He cannot put into words just how excited he is to be working behind the scenes this summer!
Jenna Mangis attends W T Woodson High School in Fairfax, Va. Whether it was seeing the amazing sites of the nation’s capital, listening to the fabulous guest speakers, or getting to know other correspondents from across the United States, Jenna realized the WJMC was a remarkable experience. Back home, she is involved in the art program at a local elementary school, manages her high school baseball team, and does varsity sports. Jenna is thrilled to be on the WJMC Youth Advisory Board so she can work to make future conferences the best they can be.
Meghan is a junior at Elwood- John H. Glenn High School in East Northport, New York. In school she is an active member of the student council, Knight Times newspaper, and Natural Helpers, is the public relations officer for her school’s International Club, and also enjoys playing on the varsity volleyball team. She attended Session 2 of WJMC17 and made memories that she is sure will last a lifetime. She is more than happy to help anyone in need and is dedicated to making the WJMC18 experience as wonderful as her own!
Elisabeth Pollicove is a senior at Colts Neck High School. She was a National Youth Correspondent at WJMC 2017 and loved every minute of it. She plans to go to college (hopefully Mason!) in fall of 2018. She enjoys reading and photography and loves to help people.
Megan Mittelhammer is a senior at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, Georgia. She is starting her second year as the co-editor of her school’s newspaper, The Golden Lines. She plays soccer and tennis, is a peer mentor for freshmen students, and is the secretary of her school’s chapter of NHS. Megan was a National Youth Correspondent last year as a member of the Teal Team, and WJMC changed her life and the way she thinks about journalism and the news. She hopes to study journalism and political science in college.
Emma Hyman is a current junior at Peak to Peak Charter School in Lafayette, Colorado. Emma attended WJMC 2017 session two as part of the lime group. She is a member of NHS, and she is also a passionate advocator for sex education and serves as a peer educator for Boulder Valley Women Health’s Teen Clinic. In her free time, she does theater and plays varsity softball. She is looking forward to her upcoming year as a proud member of the WJMC Youth Advisory Board!
Sean Joyce is a sophomore from Legacy High School in Bismarck, North Dakota. He is involved in his school’s Student Council, Science Olympiad, Academic Olympics, varsity tennis team, high school clay target league, and works as a section editor for the Legacy High School Uncut Magazine. He also volunteers for Bismarck’s Gateway to Science, has received NUMATS awards for academic achievement, and now, is a member of the WJMC Youth Advisory Board in 2018. He is hoping to pursue a degree in astrophysics or astronomy after graduation in 2020. He looks forward to going to many journalism conferences in the next 3 years and hopes to help make WJMC 2018 the best journalism conference yet.
Nadya Riley is from St. Petersburg, Florida and is a junior at St. Petersburg High School. She is involved in Interact, Thespians, National Honor Society, and the International Baccalaureate Program. Nadya enjoys reading, writing, being active in her community, and learning obscure facts about movies and television. She plans on pursuing a major in communications and mulitmedia. By being on the Youth Advisory Board, Nadya hopes to get future students as excited about journalism and media as she is.