Who is going to Washington DC in July 2012?

McKay was chosen as one of the 4 "boys" from Woods Cross High School to go to Boys State at Weber State University on June 4th - 8th, 2012.

It is an honor to be chosen to go and only those students who illustrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service in their schools and community will be considered. So we were very proud of McKay and that he got the chance to go!!

This year there were 237 boys from ALL the High Schools in Utah that was chosen to go. Out of these "boys" there would be chosen 2 Senators and 2 Leaders to preside over Class of 2013. These 4 "boys" would also have a chance to go to Washington DC for 9 days and see how our country is run. It is an all expense trip paid for and an opportunity of a life time for a young man. 

The program involves the study of American Government and government process. Students participate in mock trial and elections. Additionally, students participate in music, sports, and seminars with public officials.  Historically, ALUBS students experience discussion and learning with the Governor of Utah; Attorney General of Utah; the Office of the United States Attorney for Utah; US Congressmen; Federal and State Judges; Utah House and Senate Representatives; Political Party Leaders: Law Enforcement Personnel; Utah Media Personalities; Mayors and Prosecutors. 

The Class of 2012 will get (3) semester credit hours in conjunction with Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment credits; will be eligible to apply for special scholarship funding; will be nominated for recognition to Who’s Who Among American High School Students; will elect (2) ALUBS-Leaders to preside over the Class of 2013; will elect (2) ALUBS-Senators to represent Utah at Boys Nation in Washington DC; and those with interest will be able to participate in a special pre-law school advisory forum.

Well, lets just say McKay did pretty good :o) He was chosen to be the Lieutenant Governor of the Class of 2013 and one of his good friends Justin got to be the Governor. They won with almost all the votes only 30+ where given to the other team!  It looks like they will be going to Washington DC together with the 2 Senators for 9 days in July!! AND they will be back for "run" the Class of 2013 in June next year. He got MANY new friends and all the adults loved him. He also got a $2250 scholarship for when he goes to the university in a year, not bad at all.

What an honor to be chosen by his peers and fellow young men. WAY TO GO McKay we could not be more HAPPY for having such a great son!! We love you!! Go have a GREAT trip to DC!!! You totally ROCK!!! Debate is paying of BIG time!!!



The 2 new Senators, Boys State Rep., Justin (Governor Class of 2013), Governor Class of 2012, Lieutenant Governor Class of 2012 and McKay (Lieutenant Governor Class of 2013)

Short Clip on McKay's Video Page!

McKay and Friends goes to Senior Ball at WXHS!

McKay and a groups of his really good friends decided to go together as a group to Senior Ball. This was the first dance McKay asked a girl to go to , the 2 other dances he has been to, he was asked by the girl. So who was he going to go with. Take a guess....... Baylee Jones one of his great friends :o)

Here will follow a "few" pictures from before the dance and the dinner and some from their day activity! For the Day Activity they went to City Creek Mall in Salt Lake and did a Scavenger Hunt. They had a list of around 40+ things and then they had to find as many as they could and take a picture in a certain amount of time. They divided up into 2 groups with 3 couples in each!

Something with Stripes with Baylee and Emily :o)

A dog at the Mall and a Goofy McKay !!

A Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory and Baylee ;o)

 A VERY PRICY purse!! 

A Security Guard and McKay. He just goes up there and takes control!!

What Group won....... McKay's group did :o) So the other group paid for the dessert at the restaurant for them that was the winners price!! Nice job kids and they had so much fun doing it!!

Here is Taylor and McKay right before they left to pick up their date. What handsome and good Young Men. They are keepers for sure!!!

 McKay getting interviewed by Baylee's Dad from Australia on Skype. Her Dad had to make sure McKay treated Baylee like the SWEET girl she is!! But McKay is smiling so I think it went good :o)

Baylee's Dad on Skype..... He is smiling too, so he must like McKay and so do we :o)

Baylee pinning the flower on McKay, he is looking very close, will she poke him with the pin :o)

McKay giving Baylee the corsage on,  He is doing a great job!!

What a good looking couple of friends!!

This is my FAVORITE picture of them together this night.

6 couples what a great looking group all dressed up for Prom!!

The LADIES of the group ;o)

The MEN of the group !!!

The cutest couple of the Group, we love you McKay, you rock ;o)

McKay had a great time with Baylee and the rest of the group. His first Senior Ball-Prom was a HUGE success!! He is a great young man and we are grateful to call him ours!!!

McKay and his Mock-Trail Team became front page NEWS!!

McKay and  his Mock-Trail team are in the Local NEWS today. How fun to see him and his team!!

GOOOO WOODS CROSS Debate team :o)

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Look here on the link!!

Woods Cross first in district to win state mock trial