Sturgeon Bay High School junior Nalani Bicoy is heading to Madison in February as a part of the Wisconsin Senate Scholar program. Students get the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of government for one week at the capitol after having their applications sponsored by a sitting state senator. Following up on the recommendation of her friend, Bicoy believes it is extremely important for students to learn how their government works.

Bicoy is active in her school and her community with activities such as running on the cross country team while serving on her church’s board of deacons as a student representative.