AL YMCA Youth in Government

If You Were Stranded on a Deserted Island,
What Three Items Would You Hope You Had with You?

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Andrew McConnell

“Phone, Food, Guitar”

Speaker of the House Andrew McConnell, 19, a senior at The Montgomery Academy, is the son of Forrest and Jennifer McConnell.

SPEAKER PRO TEM

Jonathan Quisenberry

“My iPod, because I can’t live without my music;
a pocket knife; and my Chaco (sandals).”

If You Could Have Only One Song on Your Playlist,
What Would it Be and Why?

HOUSE FLOOR LEADER

“Chameleon by Herbie Hancock, because it ROCKS!!!”

Austin Barranco

House Floor Leader Austin Barranco, 18, a senior at Montgomery Catholic Prep High School, is the son of Mike and Judy Barranco.

ASSISTANT HOUSE FLOOR LEADER

“Ants Marching, because Dave Matthews is ‘the man’.”

Logan Powell

Assistant House Floor Leader Logan Powell, 17, a sophomore at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, is the son of Doyle and Lisa Powell.

If You Were Stranded on a Deserted Island,
What Three Items Would You Hope You Had with You?

FIRST YEAR PRESIDING OFFICER

Sarah Strickland

“A cell phone, sunscreen, and a bathing suit.”

First Year Presiding Officer Sarah Strickland, 16, is a sophomore at Enterprise High School. She is the daughter of Shelly and Frances Strickland of Enterprise.

FIRST YEAR PRO TEMPORE

Danielle Gadzalla

 ”A jet, a GPS and $50 million.”

 

Danielle Gadzala, 16, a sophomore at Enterprise High School, is the daughter of Dan and Kathy Gadzala.

 

FIRST YEAR FLOOR LEADER

If You Could Have Only One Song on Your Playlist,
What Would it Be and Why?

Tyler Brady

“Anything by Raine Yang or V. Dubb, because I really enjoy listening to Chinese/foreign music. It really makes me think about the world.”

First Year Floor Leader Tyler Brady, 16, a sophomore at Jacksonville High School, is the daughter of Michelle Schuetz.

If You Could Have Only One Song on Your Playlist,
What Would it Be and Why?

Thomas Visco

“Jamming by Bob Marley, because it makes me dance!”

Secretary of State Thomas Visco, 17, a senior at Montgomery Catholic Prep High School, is the son of Stephen and Marie Visco.

Who Are Your Legal Heroes?

Amber Voss

 

Montgomery attorney Charlanna Spencer and Millbrook attorney Robert J. “Bob” Morris.

Attorney General Amber Voss, 16, of Wetumpka, is a sophomore at Edgewood Academy. She is the daughter of William and Jackie Voss.

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Ebony Moore

“The late Johnnie Cochran, Casey Novak from Law and Order SUV, and Jefferson County Deputy District Attorney Arnita B. Foster.”

Deputy Attorney General Ebony Moore, 16, a sophomore at Huffman High School in Birmingham, is the daughter of Nikki Moore.

If You Were Stranded on a Deserted Island,
What Three Items Would You Hope You Had with You and Why?

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Bo Morris

• “My iphone, because it can do anything;
• Cheez-Its, because I might get hungry; and
• A volleyball named Wilson. I need a buddy.”

Lt. Gov. Bo Morris, 17, a senior at Jacksonville High School, is the son of Ben and Val Morris.

PRESIDENT PRO TEM

Sam Hobbs

1) lifetime supply of water 2) gun with ammunition 3) supplies to build log cabin”

President Pro Tem Sam Hobbs, 18, a senior at The Montgomery Academy, is the son of Truman and Debbie Hobbs.

If You Could Have Only One Song on Your Playlist,
What Would it Be and Why?

SENATE FLOOR LEADER

“Love Story Pop Remix by Taylor Swift. It brings tears to my eyes.”

Charles Cardinal

Senate Floor Leader Charles Cardinal, 16, a junior at The Montgomery Academy, is the son of Louis and Lang Cardinal.