| (Washington, D.C.) United States Representative Mike Ross (AR-04) Wednesday commended local students Rob Reep, Ben Hale, Letia Wyatt, David Wright and Matthew Brown, for successfully completing the second summer session of his Washington, D.C., Congressional Internship Program.
Throughout Ross’ six-week summer internship program, these students attended committee hearings and legislative briefings, assisted members of the congressional staff on various projects, gave numerous Arkansans tours of the United States Capitol and had the opportunity to shadow Ross for a day. Ross’ internship program provides young and upcoming leaders the opportunity to understand the inner-workings of the federal government first-hand.
“My internship program in Washington, D.C., is designed to expose students to our federal government and the legislative process, experiences that simply cannot be learned in a classroom,” Ross said. “Congressional internships provide a unique setting for student leaders to not only understand the importance of public service, but also to work on behalf of the people of Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District. I am proud of these fine students for all of their hard work this summer and I wish them each success in their future endeavors.”
The following students completed the second session of Ross’ Washington, D.C., internship program:
Rob Reep of Warren is a Sophomore at Arkansas State University, where he is majoring in Radio/TV Journalism. Rob is the son of State Representative Gregg and Beverly Reep of Warren.
Ben Hale of Prescott is a Junior at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he is majoring in Economics. Ben is the son of Gene and Kim Hale of Prescott.
Letia Wyatt of Hope is a Junior at the University of Central Arkansas, where she is majoring in Mass Communication. Letia is the daughter of Brenda and Osie Wyatt of Hope.
David Wright of Hope is a Senior at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he is majoring in Journalism and Political Science. David is the son of Judge Randy and Nan Wright of Hope.
Matthew Brown of Dumas is a Senior at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he is majoring in Finance. Matthew is the son of Mike and Sandra Brown of Pickens.
For more information on Congressman Ross’ internship program, please visit his website at www.house.gov/ross or call (800) 223-2220.
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