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My first and last year at MGA has been one to remember. Not only did I meet some wonderful people but learned the perks of being a reporter.The reporters were at work and had a lot on there shoulders, but it paid off in the end. We created a newspaper, interviewed candidates runnning for office, and experienced what it was like to debate a bill. Although we were hard at work most of the time, we had some fun also. I was a little nervous when we arrived due to the fact i was the only reporter from my school and the fact i had never done this before, but I was quickly reassured by the friendly people. Although we had some what of a rough walk everyday, I got to see some wonderful sites at Richmond. I would reccomend MGA to anyone who asks about it because it is an experience that you will never forget.

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