Green High School’s very own Hunter Hannaman, class of ‘25, was selected to be a part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Student Ambassador program.
“I want to help people with issues they are having. That’s why I’m so involved in local issues and why I show up to as many meetings as I can relating to people’s needs.” said Hannaman. The Teen Ambassador Board, open to high school juniors and seniors from public, private, charter, online, and home schools across the state, provides an opportunity for young people to engage with state government officials and discuss issues impacting their lives.
Involving trips to Columbus, Hannaman’s new commitment to his community will see him participate in small group projects, attend presentations, meet with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, and interact with assistant attorneys general and elected officials. Hunter was selected from a large pool of candidates.
“I’ll go with a bunch of other ambassadors to Columbus to discuss issues related to teens and about local issues. I was chosen out of a myriad of other qualified applicants.” said Hannaman.
He isn’t a stranger to prominent roles of student government leadership, though. Over the summer, Hunter served as House Recording Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Personal Advisor to the Governor at the Buckeye Boys State conference in Oxford, Ohio. He also is a member of the Mayor’s Junior Council for the City of Green, working closely with Mayor Rocco Yeargin.
Hannaman is also a member of the AFJROTC program in Green. The program not only taught him a furthered sense of responsibility and discipline, but it excelled his leadership abilities to another level.
“The JROTC has been my catalyst for all that I’ve done in high school…I have been thrusted in leadership roles over and over again through JROTC, Buckeye State, and the Green Student Municipal Representative Program.” Hannaman said.
City of Green councilman and Master Sergeant Justin Speight is one of the most positive influences to Hunter’s personality and motivations.
“He has been such a positive influence on the man I want to be. He is always doing something whether that is for city council, JROTC, or even hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. He has pushed me past what I thought was possible for myself and led me down the path I am on now. I’m very grateful for what he has done for me.” Hannaman said.
The board hasn’t met yet, but Hunter remains adamant and excited about his involvement.
“We haven’t met yet but I’m excited for the opportunity to serve.” Hannaman said.
