INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Jac-Cen-Del High School junior Tracy McKittrick has been named one of Indiana’s 2022 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) delegates.
McKittrick has earned a $10,000 Hearst Foundation scholarship and the opportunity to engage with USSYP delegates from the other 49 states, the District of Columbia, and others in a virtual week-long learning opportunity focused on all facets of government in the Spring. The USSYP’s goal is to immerse students in the American political process, gain leadership skills, and better understand public service.
“Tracy is an outstanding ambassador for Indiana, and we are proud to have her representing our state, and her school community,” said Foundation President and CEO Charles Dunlap.
McKittrick is the Jac-Cen-Del Student Council Vice President, National Honor Society Treasurer, and editor-in-chief of the journalism club. She is on the English and social studies academic teams and is captain of the school’s golf team. McKittrick has also served as a Page for the Indiana House and Senate. She plans to attend Indiana University, majoring in journalism and finance, and attending law school.
McKittrick is the daughter of Lisa McKittrick of Batesville.
This year 57 students applied for the program, which required completing an application, creating a resume, writing an essay, and submitting a letter of recommendation from their principal. Ten students were selected as finalists and were required to take an exam covering government, public affairs, and history, write a second essay, and complete an interview.
