Americanism Youth Conference
Teen receives national scholarship for youth conference.
Through
the sponsorship of the Robert H. Burns, American Legion Family Post/Unit 16 of Covington, Brooke Eleana Hingle, a senior who
attends Covington High School, is one of 54 students
nationwide who was recently awarded a National Scholarship to attend the American Legion Auxiliary’s “Americanism
Youth Conference.” She was chosen by National Headquarters on the basis
of her individual student profile and essay entitled “Civic Education...Why It’s Important To Me.” She will serve as one of the six Louisiana
delegates chosen to attend this conference.
A Louisiana Girls State
Citizen 2009, Brooke was sponsored by Unit 16. She was assigned to the City of
Concordia, Parish of Bogafalaya and elected to serve on the
Policy Jury.
She
is a member of Covington High School’s
Student Council serving as Treasurer this year, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, C-4 Television Production
serving as Editor for two years; and also has held the office of Class Treasurer for four years. Brooke has been a member of the Dancin’ Darlins’ for four years and this year serves as Captain. In November of 2008 she was chosen as “Elks Teen of the Month.” Brooke is a member of the First Baptist Church of Folsom and an active member
of her Youth Group. She has participated in the Northshore Academy of Dance's
Competition team for eight years, was chosen as an “American All-star dancer” (2006-2009) and the recipient of
scholarships to attend the West Coast Dance Explosion and the Tremain Competition. Brooke
has participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and has volunteered with the St. Tammany Parish Fair
and other community organizations. She is the daughter of Sandra Graham Hingle
and Alan Hingle.
The conference will be
held from March 4th through March 7th. The Americanism
Youth Conference is a unique program for high school students (grades 10 - 12) offering a rare opportunity for participation
in a 4-day residential program at the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, Penn. Focused on the discussion of current
issues facing the United States, sessions
and seminars approach these issues from a historical and global perspective on constitutional law and government. The
program allows students to explore within themselves interpersonal skills and leadership potential. The Freedoms Foundation
at Valley Forge, founded in 1949, celebrates the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights
and their relevance to our daily lives. Their goal is to educate and inspire students and their teachers with the words,
meanings and emotions that these founding documents convey, utilizing interactive programs that explore our history and debates
that focus on Constitutional concepts in this changing world.
