Once a delegate, always a delegate.
Honor the people who built the program and stay connected to the next generation.
Youth and Government Hall of Fame
Honoring those who made it possible
Joe Depadilla
Led the judicial program for many years, writing cases, training justices and attorneys, and coaching New York's National Judicial Competition team. Students call him "the backbone of the judicial branch."
Chuck Maze
As Rockland County YMCA CEO, built school-based Youth and Government clubs in Nyack.
Janine Giordano
Homer High School social studies teacher, Cortland program leader and District 6 Coordinator, who traveled with New York's CONA delegation and trained committee chairs.
Pat Costell
Teacher and advisor who supported the District 7 program for about 20 years.
Robert Feeney
Longtime advisor to William Floyd School District delegations.
Mary Grizzle
Brentwood South Middle School advisor.
Stay involved
Ways to give back
- Come to the Alumni Dinner and State Leadership Training on Apr 1, 2027.
- Mentor students and volunteer at conference.
- Support the scholarship fund so no student is turned away.
- Connect with us to join the alumni list.