AL YMCA Youth in Government

Youth Governor Noah Crawford, Birmingham – Spain Park
Secretary of State Cassie Sadie, Montgomery – Saint James
Lt. Governor Hannah Mouyal, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
Speaker of the House Amelia Putnam, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
First Year Presiding Officer Noah McNelley, Montgomery – Trinity
Senate Pro-Temp Lewis Fitzpatrick, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
House Pro-Temp Matt Tindal, Birmingham – Oak Mountain
Senate Floor Leader Emily Allen, Birmingham – Spain Park
House Floor Leader Wayne Ingram, Birmingham – Mountain Brook

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

If you could be an article of clothing, which would you be and why?

Gov. Jackson Britton

“A bowtie, it’s a classy, southern piece of clothing. Plus, Ron Sparks told me, ‘‘You’re only as good as the bowtie you’re wearing’’

Chief of Staff Taylor Lollar

“A little black dress because it’s timeless, classy, and never goes out of style!”

Secretary of State Garrett Herring

“Blue jeans, Wranglers to be exact. They fit well and look fashionable, but always ready to work in if need be.”

Assistant Secretary of State Madeline Pendley

“My pearls! Southern class with a little sass!”

SENATE

If you were in a magic bubble, where would you go and why?

Lt. Gov. Vincent Mitchell

“I’d go to a car dealership to trade that thing in for a Bugatti
luxury sports car.”

President Pro-Tempore Justin Gallagher

“I would go to Florence, Italy, because it’s my favorite city in Europe. Also, I love its history, architecture and culture.”

Senate Floor Leader Mary Catherine Connors

“I would “roll” to LA to see Justin Bieber in concert because he is awesome!”

Assistant Senate Floor Leader Ben Andrews

“I would pop the bubble and stand where I am.”

HOUSE

What is No. 1 on your bucket list?

Speaker of the House David Kinstley

“Backpack and travel through every country in Europe.”

House Pro Tempore Chad DuBois

“To tango in the moonlight with Hannah Masingill [House Floor Leader].”

House Floor Leader Hannah Masingill

“To tango in the moonlight with Chad Dubois [House Pro Tem].”

Assistant House Floor Leader Tucker Helms

“Either to be potty-trained or to learn how to talk to girls.”

FIRST YEAR

If you could have a theme song for your life, what would it be?

First Year Presiding Officer Jeff Rogers

“Pretty Girl Rock” by Keri Hilson

First Year Floor Leader Baily Martin

“I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross

2013 YOUTH GOVERNOR Chad Dubois, Montgomery – Catholic
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Zijie Yin, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Jeff Rogers, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
FIRST YEAR PO Amelia Putnam, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
SECRETARY OF STATE Murray Manley, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
SENATE PRO TEMP Hayden McDaniel, Birmingham – Oak Mountain
SENATE FLOOR LEADER Paul Overton, Montgomery – Catholic
HOUSE PRO TEMP Ben Jackson, Birmingham – Mountain Brook
HOUSE FLOOR LEADER Hannah Moyal, Birmingham – Mountain Brook

TOMORROW-TODAY EDITOR Kristian Duraski, Montgomery – Trinity
TOMORROW-TODAY ASST. EDITOR Nancy Anne Turner, Edgewood Academy

Governor – Jackson Britton, Montgomery

Lt. Governor – Vince Mitchell, Eight Mile

Speaker of the House – David Kinstley, Birmingham

First Year PO – Jeff Rogers, Mountain Brook

Senate Pro Temp – Justin Gallagher, Montgomery

House Pro Temp – Chad DuBois, Montgomery

Senate Floor Leader – Mary Catherine Connors, Enterprise

House Floor Leader – Hannah Masingill, Montgomery

Tomorrow Today Editor – Tricia Ward, Wetumpka

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.