BAY VIEW ACADEMY SENIOR FROM PAWTUCKET INTERNS IN SENATE PUBLIC POLICY OFFICE
Mackenzie DeFaria
East Providence, RI ??? As a graduation requirement at Bay View Academy, all seniors must participate in the School-to-Career program. Through School-to-Career, students secure internships with area businesses and programs, spending each Wednesday for nine weeks at their work sites instead of at school. This career-oriented program has linked Bay View students??? academic experiences with practical work-site applications for over 40 years.
Mackenzie DeFaria (Pawtucket), who recently graduated from Bay View Academy, spent the spring semester interning at the Rhode Island State House in the Senate Public Policy Office as her School-to-Career experience. She researched and summarized legislation as well as its potential impact. Mackenzie also witnessed several Commission meetings and appreciated the ???amazing opportunity??? to write a Senate resolution. When asked, Mackenzie said, “I love my internship! I am learning so much from Dr. Marie Ganim (State Director of Policy) and the other individuals in the office. They offer such remarkable insight regarding the legislative process and amazing support in all of my endeavors, both in and out of the office.???
In addition to her School-to-Career internship, Mackenzie was active on Bay View???s Model Legislature team. This April she was elected House Majority Leader and won an Advisor’s Award at the Rhode Island Model Legislature.
Photo Credit: Submitted by Mackenzie DeFaria
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an independent Catholic School for girls open to all faiths, Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, located in East Providence, Rhode Island and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. In existence since 1874, Bay View endeavors to provide a quality education preparing girls and young women for the challenges of the global community. St. Mary Academy – Bay View is a college preparatory school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.