State of NC Photo More than 200 students from across the state took part in the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly. Salem Academy senior impressive at YLA CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Salem Academy senior Angelica Mack served as co speaker of the House during the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly's annu al session from March 23-25 in Raleigh. She also was the recipient of two awards: the Sud Freemark Award of Service, which honors students who have participated in the Youth Legislative Assembly for four years, with three of those years being on the leadership team, and the Richard White Leadership Award, which is given to a senior-ranking member of the YLA Leadership Team who demonstrates strong leader ship and organizational skills. About 225 students from across the state participated in the event, which was pre sented by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office of the N.C. Department of Administration. The Youth Legislative Assembly is a mock legislative session that allows high school students to voice their opinions and vote on local and state issues. Mack monitored debates, sent bills to committees and maintained order among the 225 North Carolina students who participated in the mock-legislative body. Following procedures used by members of the N.C. General Assembly, the stu dents worked in one of 10 Salem College Photo Angelica Mack committees before gathering for general sessions. Among the items considered were: a proposed ban on same-sex marriage; the introduction of anti-bullying laws into public schools; and the legalization of assisted suicide for adults 18 and older. The YLA's final report will be sent to the gov ernor, members of the General Assembly and other key leaders. "It is an honor to be a 2012 co-speaker for the 42nd session of the North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly because it exemplifies the respect that my fellow peers and the General Assembly have for me, as well as their belief in my abilities to repre sent YAIO (Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office) in a professional manner," said Angelica. "This position as co-speaker also provides me with the opportunity to posi tively impact the community and become more familiar with and appreciative of our political system." Macedonia Holiness Church Of God * ll^Ul Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. IM*LLWte,Sr. DJ).; S.TJ). ? ftutor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:43 a.m. I Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. I M.Y.P.U 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006 ELLISON r Is Your License Revoked or even Permanently Revoked? I May Be Able to Get You a Driving Privilege. la the Ball Bondsman Too Expensive? Maybe You Need to try a Property Bond. Call Mel 112 North Marshall Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (Just North of 1st Street) Phone: (336) 723-7370 Fax: (336) 723-7372 elhsonlaw@earthlink.net Elk 8. EMmmi Attorney Alt** "Dedicated To Providing You The Best Service. Fabulous Dewees Island, SC Lot Lake & Ocean Views - Private & Prestigious | ? Morgan Creek Grill, Isle of Palms Marine I ? 10% Buyer's Premium WILL SELL REGARDLESS OF PRICE! I I NO MinimumI NO Reserve! ? l Have Sleep Apnea? Covered By Medicare? Get CPAP or KPAP Replacement Supplies fl&Zfrl^ysieep VM fMfe fW 0*t ? IMiW iNtfftrTi l?Mp ? pnmM oamMKm *?? ? DH? apnaa ??eMM KV7^^E77T?T*7d v??Qif22si2??fl ?Mdfrs?ltoSMiWteilbftwfc>?>??? Kip?(*w??ngn (owmv MerrMrs ?M* WK mUKliM wy ?(lf fflL | The North Carolina Black Repertory Co. Presents ^ htMWTOfnl , ^ A Stags Reading ^mjham _ ? ^ M WVIIIMIM dfl R^^fl Dlfsstsd -^^Rn^K by Tai Liay V nx