In June, Sarai Gaines joined an exclusive membership of 31 outstanding students picked from across the state to become members of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
The 10th grader at East St. John High School is expected to work with her peers to influence legislative decisions capable of shaping the future of young people in Louisiana.
Gaines is a high achiever, who also has an impressive repertoire of accomplishments, and hopes to use the opportunity from the experience to better herself and her community.
“The selection process was not just intense, but also highly competitive, and I am deeply honored to have emerged as a chosen candidate,” Gaines said. “In this incredible journey, my goal is to absorb as much knowledge as possible, and to represent my family, school, and community with excellence.”
While Gaines is proud to represent St John the Baptist Parish, she hopes the position offers her first-hand experience into the inner-workings of the government at the State Capitol. It gives her the chance to lend her voice to critical policies made by the government that affect young people.