Alyvia Bailey in Washington D.C.
Alyvia Bailey, 2023 graduate and valedictorian at Vicksburg High School, is interning this college semester at the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressman John James from Michigan’s 10th district.
Alyvia’s South County roots run deep; her father and extended family are farmers in the Schoolcraft and Vicksburg area. She participated in sports and clubs during her time in Vicksburg schools. “I can’t thank my family enough for all their support and for always pushing me to set my goals high and work hard to achieve them.”
She also recognizes the impact of Amanda Szczesny, her AP research teacher. “Mrs. Szczesny knew my goals, she pushed me to achieve them, and she believed in me; I will never forget when I showed her my acceptance letter to Georgetown, and we both cried. It felt like a shared success.”
Alyvia is in her second semester at Georgetown University. At Georgetown, she studies political economy, science of history and international politics.
Alyvia has worked hard for her accomplishments and chose Georgetown because she “wanted to be able to witness the processes of the government firsthand.” This internship excites her, and she is surprised by the extent of the experience. “What I didn’t realize was that within my first six months in the nation’s capital I would have the opportunity to be fully immersed in the law-making process on Capitol Hill.
“Working in Representative James’ office has allowed me to see what the lawmaking process is like on a day-to-day basis, which is something that I hope to continue to do throughout my four years here in D.C.”
