Several Panhandle Students Join Smith’s Youth Advisory Council

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Youth Advisory Council members include

Anneliese Bargen of Adams

Ava Wenzel of Arthur

Dominic Kouba of Auburn

Claudia Rhoades of Big Springs

Bennett Murdoch of Grand Island

Matthew Rosenlund of Grand Island

Madeline Caskey of Ogallala

Bianca McDonald of Scottsbluff

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/Services/Youth-Advisory-Council.