WSHS senior Emily Nevils has been selected as a delegate to represent Louisiana in the United State Senate Youth Washington Week Program in Washington, D.C., in March 2025. Only two students in each state received this honor, with 104 from across the country heading to the nation’s capital.

There were over 70 applicants submitted from across Louisiana.  That was narrowed down to four semi- finalists and Emily Nevils and Neal Tandon (Metairie) were chosen as the two delegates to represent the state at the 63th annual USSYP.

Thanks to the William R. Hearst Foundation all expenses involved in her participation will be paid for the March 1 thorough 8 event and a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship will be provided for college studies.

The highly competitive merit-based selection process for students with demonstrated leadership abilities is based on portfolio scores, written exam results and interviews.

During that Senate week, delegates will attend meetings and briefings with senators, cabinet members, officials from the departments of State and Defense as well of leaders of federal agencies.  Delegates traditionally participate in meetings with a Supreme Court justice and the President of the United States.

The USSYP mission is to instill within each class of delegates a more profound knowledge of the American political process and lifelong commitment to public service.

Emily was notified of her selection by the Louisiana Department of Education.  She is the daughter of Chris and Kim Nevils of Winnfield.