Smith Announces 2021-2022 Youth Advisory Council Members

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) met last week with the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2021-2022 academic school year.

2021-2022 Youth Advisory Council members include:

Piper Fernau, York High School;

Bowdie Fox, Grand Island Central Catholic High School;

James Heirigs, North Platte St. Patrick High School;

Jeremy Hunter, Aurora High School;

Lawrence Hunter Miller, Bayard High School;

Thomas Kaus, Chadron Public School;

Faith King, Summerland Public School;

William Krondak, North Platte St. Patrick High School;

Cheve Lutz, Dundy County Stratton Public School;

Abigail Nielsen, McCook High School;

Austin Phinney, York High School;

Turner Plugge, Kearney Catholic High School;

Taya Schmaderer, Stuart Public Schools;

Violet Schwager, West Holt Public Schools;

Jenason Spady, Garden County High School;

And Tucker Stagemeyer, O'Neill Public Schools.

Smith's Youth Advisory Council is a forum for high school students to discuss opinions, thoughts, and concerns about local and federal issues with Smith throughout the school year. Through in-person meetings and other contacts, the Council provides students an opportunity for involvement and insight into their government and communities.

The Council is open to Third District sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. More information is available on Smith's website at AdrianSmith.house.gov/YouthAdvisoryCouncil.