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State Representative Kim Norton
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-9249
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ROCHESTER STUDENT PLAYS KEY ROLE IN MOVING FORWARD LEGISLATION
ST. PAUL, MN - Each year Rochester Public Schools selects gifted and talented students to participate in the Mentorship in the Community program. Participating students commit to work under the supervision of a community expert in a career field of their choosing. The program’s goal is to help students develop independent and critical thinking skills outside the classroom in addition to their full high school course load. Among this year’s participants was Yuna Choi who chose to work alongside Representative Kim Norton for the semester to learn the responsibilities of holding elected office at the state level.
“Yuna is an outstanding student," Rep.Norton said, “She is a bright young woman with big dreams and great potential.” Choi also has plans to hold public office in the future. “I was glad to have her in my office this week,” Rep. Norton added, “And I look forward to watching her lead our community someday.”
Throughout the semester, Choi has been studying a bill (HF72) that would establish lifelong learning accounts (LiLA) and an accompanying tax credit to assist in continuing education and retraining opportunities for adult learners. Yuna put her expertise to work at the State Capitol last week, testifying in an informational hearing about the bill in the House Taxes Committee. While there are no additional resources for the tax credit this year, Choi’s efforts have laid the groundwork for the bill’s potential passage in a future legislative session.
“Yuna was poised, professional, and prepared in what can often be a very intimidating situation,” said Rep. Norton. “Our whole community can be proud of this outstanding young woman and the good work she has accomplished. She is a testament to the quality of our public schools and the rewards that come with hard work.”
Yuna Choi is currently a junior student at Century High School who plans to graduate with honors in 2010. She has taken honors and advanced placement courses in everything from Math and Science to Social Studies and Orchestra, and has participated in numerous extracurricular and community organizations including the Olmstead County Youth Commission. Choi hopes to become a public defense lawyer someday, and got a strong start after being named Outstanding Court of Appeals Attorney at the YMCA’s annual Youth in Government Model Assembly session, and twice lettering in Century Classical Debate.
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