U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that Crown Point resident Jacqueline Van Der Wey has completed an internship at his Merrillville district office. Jacqueline is in her senior year at Crown Point High School.
Van Der Wey is the founder and president of the Political Action Committee at Crown Point High School, as well as the sports editor of the Inklings School Newspaper. She plans on earning a degree in economics and public policy at Indiana University. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Jacqueline intends on pursing a law degree.
“Throughout my time at Congressman Visclosky's office I have learned more than just the normal proceedings of a Congressional District Office, I have learned that Pete goes above and beyond in order to serve and represent the people of Northwest Indiana,” said Van Der Wey. “I am proud to be a temporary part of the staff, and serve the constituency with the guidance of Congressman Visclosky. This experience has provided me with more than knowledge of a government office; it has inspired me to enter into public service.”
“Jacqueline has proved to be a great asset to the daily operations of my district office,” said Congressman Visclosky. “Her commitment to serving others above self at such a young age is commendable. I am confident that she will continue to do well in her academic pursuits and I wish her continued success.”
Congressman Visclosky offers internships in his district and Washington, D.C., offices throughout the year. Intern applicants must be enrolled in high school or college, be eligible to receive school or service organization credit, and are encouraged to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Visit http://visclosky.house.gov/serving-you/internships.