Article: Youth Court

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The Gavel went down and they were sentenced to eternal trash duty! Thankfully, that isn’t how it goes. Chandler Kiser, one of the Youth Court members said that Youth Court is, “A community organization that helps youths fix their mistakes and clear their record.” The members of youth court meet every other Thursday and decide what the students who have a first offense can do to wipe the bad mistake off of their record.

Jane Wilson, another member of the Youth Court, explains that it was formed for students that commit a first crime, and probably not intentionally. They get a second chance to get rid of the black mark in their record. Shannon Acor is the lady in charge of Youth Court. To sign up, you have to do it on the school website, the spring before.

Chandler says his favorite part is, “the meetings and the experience.” Jane’s favorite part is the food they get every week, which is a delicious bonus, and helping people. She said she joined, “Cuz my mom wanted me too, and it looks good on college applications.” Chandler joined because it sounded like fun and he wanted to get involved.

Hopefully after reading this, you know what youth court is and if you want to join.

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Article by Amanda Gardner - SJHS Student Staff Writer