Youth and Government Club Competes at State Conference

February 2, 2018

The Frassati Catholic Youth and Government Club traveled to the State Capitol in Austin, TX Jan. 25-27 to compete in the YMCA State Conference. Thirteen delegates attended the State Conference, which welcomed more than 1,500 delegates from Texas and Oklahoma for the weekend.

Emma Okruhlik, Patrick Weisbrod, Ben McKeig, Madeline Knower, Grace Ann Fruge, Paulina Padilla, Natalia Padilla, Nicholas Young and Zachary Harrison all competed in the State Affairs Forum, which is policy debate revolving around issues in the State of Texas. Adam Sucy and Eliana Cordova participated in the Youth and Government Legislature; both were in the House of Representatives.

Adam Sucy was named a top representative for the Legislative competition, and Zachary Harrison was named a top delegate in the State Affairs Forum. Emma Okruhilik was recognized as a top Club Leader, and the entire Frassati Catholic delegation was recognized as a premier delegation which is given to delegations with a high percentage of participation, decorum, and success.

"I am very excited about how far this club has come, this year our students really made a mark for themselves in their committees and chambers," said Club Sponsor and Faculty Member Stephen Schmidt. "It is such a great experience for the delegates to be in Austin and with students from all around the state with all kinds of backgrounds. This weekend was exciting, the Frassati delegates had a lot of energy and really got involved in the thick of things. I believe we will see this group flourish and get even better."

Photo Credit: Paulina Padilla '19

About Frassati Catholic High School: Founded in 2013, Frassati Catholic High School serves the families and parishes in the north Houston area of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation from Nashville, TN, Frassati Catholic High School prepares students to walk on the path of true happiness through a robust college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith. The school currently serves boys and girls in grades 9-12. For more information about Frassati Catholic High School, contact Kyle Smith, director of communications, at 832-616-3227.