THIS IS WHIGGIE TERRITORY! 🐷 THIS IS TORY TERRITORY! 🐔

WHAT A DAY! With Monday wrapping up, we look back on a day chock-full of exciting activity for our delegates.

We kicked off our morning with Communication Connection. Staffer Jack Tullier led delegates through various activities to help the them sharpen their communication skills 📢 and effectively communicate as a group. We hope that the skills learned during this session will benefit the delegates not only during the week at LYS, but also in everyday life.
The delegation also participated in their first involvement session today (see below to learn about involvement sessions). Spotlight Involvement Session of the Day: Feelings Through Music, led by staffer Joseph Overstreet, is the most relaxing and reflective session of the week. This allows delegates to channel their emotions while listening to handpicked inspiring songs 🎶 and expressing themselves through art 🖌. In the middle of the high intensity energy of the week, it is certainly a great time to step back and reflect. The delegates are also encouraged to apply this helpful exercise of reflection and expression to their lives when they return home.
This evening is also Skit Night! Each group incorporates their color, mascot, symbol and theme to make up a fun-filled night! 🎭 “We are proud of you- say we are proud of you!”

POLITICAL PARTY KICKOFF

COMMUNICATION CONNECTION

We kicked off the LYS Political Party Process this morning which begs the question, pigs or chickens? The LYS political system has two parties, the Whig Party (🐷) and the Tory Party (🐔). As each of the delegates arrived at LYS they were assigned to one of our two political parties. During LYS delegates will be encouraged to embrace the importance of our freedom of speech and our duty as citizens to participate in the political process by voting. Delegates will have the opportunity to run for office in their respective political party. By giving speeches, voting and participating in a caucus filled with strategy and a whole lot of fun, delegates get a complete look at the political process. We’ll be sure to give you updates!

Party Chairs 🐷 : Abby Reames 🐔: Josh Rovira

Skit Night 🎬

3rd Place Skit: magnifying glasses

2nd Place Skit: petri dishes

1st Place Skit: timers

CMST COMPETITION 🖍🐈😀🔬

3rd Place CMST: bunsen burner

2nd Place CMST: safety goggles

1st Place CMST: magnets

GROUP OF THE DAY ❤️

🥉3rd Place: lab coats

🥈2nd Place: thermometers

🥇MONDAY GROUP OF THE DAY: pH meters

LAMONT COLE

Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember, District 7, Baton Rouge

LaMont Cole is a dedicated public servant with a strong background in education and community leadership. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1997, earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. He furthered his education at Southern University, obtaining a Master's of Education in Administration and Supervision in 2004. Cole was elected by his colleagues on the council to serve as the Mayor-Pro Tempore. He is the first African – American male to be elected by his colleagues to serve in that capacity.

Throughout his career, LaMont has held various high-profile roles in the field of education. He served as the Principal of Park Forest Middle School, Capitol Middle School, and as the Assistant Principal of Westdale Middle School. Additionally, he held the position of Chief Academic Officer for ADVANCE Baton Rouge, where he made significant contributions to the advancement of educational programs.

“In choosing to serve the community, there is no better job in the world than helping people accomplish their goals. Whether it is getting their trash picked up from their house, or helping someone graduate from high school, it is the best thing you can do. I believe what you put out into the world will come back to you. ”

— Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember, District 7, Baton Rouge LaMont Cole

LaMont's commitment to his community is evident through his extensive involvement in volunteer work and civic organizations. He served as the President of the Baton Rouge Branch of the NAACP from 2006 to 2011, advocating for social justice and equality. He is an active member of the ASCD and has taken leadership roles in community foundations such as the Tyrus Thomas Foundation and the Glen "Big Baby" Davis Foundation.

Currently, LaMont serves as a Councilman, working diligently to represent District 7 and address the needs of his constituents. With his passion for education, community development, and legislative experience, he continues to make a positive impact in Baton Rouge.

This afternoon groups voted on their home group chairperson 🗳. The home group chairperson acts as a liaison between the counselors and the delegates and helps make sure the group completes all of the tasks at hand. The home group chairpersons are:

balance scales: Albert Piluma

barometers: Maggie Shorter

bunsen burners: Ta’Myriah Scott

eye droppers: Carolina Khatib

lab coats: Iyanna Snaer

magnets: Riley Baptiste

magnifying glasses: Darby Edge

microscopes: Zoey Valley

petri dishes: Armani Dixon

pH meters: Owen Broussard

safety goggles: Lola Avery

thermometers: Millie Gros