Who We Are

On high school campuses across the country, there are students concerned with what is happening around them – students who are interested in politics and government, foreign affairs, the law and education. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for these young people. Since its founding in 1934, more than 500,000 student members have become active, informed citizens through JSA. What makes JSA so unique is that students organize every aspect of the organization, from the chapter level all the way to state and national administration. Our student leaders, elected by their fellow JSA members, plan and execute all of the conventions, conferences and political-awareness events held by JSA. The Mid-Atlantic State (MAS) is one of ten states that compose the Junior State of America, reaching from New Jersey to North Carolina. Within the region are four elected officials and their respective cabinets which together lead over 1,200 students.