Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted 52 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for this year’s 2025 Attorney General's Youth Conference, (Courtesy)
LINCOLN – Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted 52 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for this year’s 2025 Attorney General’s Youth Conference.
High school juniors and seniors from across the state were invited to the Youth Conference. Students submitted essays about the U.S. Constitution to be accepted to the conference.
Joining Attorney General Hilgers in addressing the students were Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Beau Ballard, and Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Jason Bergevin. Additionally, students engaged with Chiefs of several different bureaus in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and members of the Solicitor General team.
“We had another great year with young Nebraskans from across the state, who came together for a jammed-packed day filled with learning and growth opportunities. I am excited to see how the futures of these energetic, conscientious, and bright Nebraskans unfold,” stated Attorney General Mike Hilgers.
Students joined together in the Warner Legislative Chamber, where they had the opportunity to debate a bill on social media use. They spent the day immersed in various topics related to government, law, and consumer protection issues.
The Attorney General spoke to the students regarding the importance of following their passions, choosing meaningful careers, and considering a career in Nebraska. The students left the conference with clear examples of different career paths within government and law.
- Ashton St. Paul High School Josef Kaslon
- Bassett Rock County High School Trey Anthony
- Bassett Rock County High School Carter Buell
- Bassett Rock County High School Kade Wiiest
- Cairo Centura Public Schools Ella Simon
- Cairo Centura Public Schools Shiloh Smith
- Chadron Chadron High School Jodean Chesley
- Chadron Chadron High School Emilynn O’Donnell
- Columbus Columbus High School Alicia Zarate
- Creighton Creighton Public Schools Keston Rubeck
- Elgin Pope John Central Catholic Landyn Veik
- Elkhorn Elkhorn High School Elliana Cain
- Elkhorn Mount Michael Benedictine High School Joshua Morgan
- Elkhorn Elkhorn High School Ella Pearson
- Eustis Eustis-Farnam Public Schools Christian Maurer
- Gothenburg Cozad High School Swaisen Mroczek
- Hastings Hastings High School Alex Reynolds
- Hebron Thayer Central High School Laken Widel
- Imperial Chase County Schools Krayton Paisley
- Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School Justin Cornelius
- Lincoln Lincoln Christian High School Samantha Deyoe
- Lincoln Parkview Christian School Bell Glenn
- Lincoln Lincoln Northwest High School Jack Hagge
- Lincoln Lincoln Southeast Highschool Garrison Mehlin
- Lincoln Lincoln Christian High School Molly Moenning
- Lincoln Lincoln East High School Matthew Monnich
- Lincoln Lincoln East High School Tommaso Prosperini
- Nebraska City Lourdes Central Catholic Brooklyn Borer
- Nebraska City Lourdes Central Catholic Oscar Krog
- Norfolk Lutheran High Northeast David Rodriguez
- North Platte St. Patrick’s High School Aashi Naidoo
- Omaha Marian High School Casteria Agbeletey
- Omaha Millard West High School Patrick Berry
- Omaha Duchesne Academy Audrey Deane
- Omaha Ralston High School Jessika Longacre
- Omaha St. John Paul II Academy Lillian Oiler
- Omaha Westside High School Grant Rieser
- Omaha Westside High School Daniel Vanourney
- Papillion St. John Paul II Academy Grace Bowers
- Papillion Skutt Catholic High School Kirsten Moodley
- Papillion Papillion La-Vista High School Rylee Snyder
- Petersburg Pope John Central Catholic Aiden Klein
- Pleasanton Heartland Lutheran High School Colton Zehendner
- Rockville Centura Public Schools Ella Rasmussen
- Saint Helena Crofton Community Schools Madelyn Loecker
- Schuyler Schuyler Central High Maliya Keeshan
- Seward Seward High School Esten Johnsen
- Sutherland Paxton High School Marlee Gleason
- Walton Lincoln Christian High School Hanna Colbert
- West Point Guardian Angels Central Catholic Ava Knobbe
- York York High School Sophia Becker
- York York High School Aidan Kadavy