Nineteen Jefferson high students attended the 46th annual YMCA
Youth and Government Session at the Capitol in Helena May 7 through
May 10. Junior Nate Brunett was elected by over 250 students from
across Montana to serve as Secretary of State. Senior Merrell Steketee,
serving in the Senate, was awarded a gold medal for her bill to make
minimum wage equitable in the State of Montana. Hadassah Auch, a
freshman, launched an unsuccessful race for Lieutenant Governor.


