Two of North Ogden City’s finest received scholarships for their hard work, dedication, and service they provided in Youth Court. Both recent graduates of Weber High School, Jessie Aguirre and Trevor Millar agree that some of their best memories include Youth Court and the people they were lucky to volunteer with.

In Jessie’s words, “The program itself is amazing, but the people I volunteer with really elevate the whole experience. Youth Court is a team effort, and our team is the best there is! We all work together to make Youth Court the best experience it can be for the defendants, so that everyone feels supported and ready to take on all challenges.” Jessie received the Robert Goddard Achievement Scholarship and plans to attend Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, this fall.

Trevor says, “Youth Court has been one of the fondest things in my high school career. Not only has it given me an opportunity to help the people in my community, but it has also allowed me to make lifelong friendships with some of my fellow volunteers and advisors. It has allowed me a pathway to improve my public speaking, empathy, and leadership skills. Youth Court has opened my eyes to what can happen when you give a little bit of your time to help others around you.” Trevor received Weber State University’s Presidential Academic Full Ride Scholarship, along with the Brent Taylor Leadership Scholarship, and plans to attend Weber State University this fall.

Not only do Jessie and Trevor agree on the positive effects of Youth Court, they both credit Lorrie Frazier, their advisor, for encouraging speech not only for the defendant but for the Youth Court team overall, and they appreciate her guidance and compassion.

Congratulations, Jessie and Trevor!

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Jessie and Trevor share their experience in Youth Court:

“The program itself is amazing, but the people I volunteer with really elevate the whole experience. Youth Court is a team effort, and our team is the best there is!”
-Jessie

“Youth Court has been one of the fondest things in my high school career. Not only has it given me an opportunity to help the people in my community, but it has also allowed me to make lifelong friendships with some of my fellow volunteers and advisors.”
-Trevor