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| http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=394009 | Upton recognizes Jasmnika Newbern of Benton Harbor on being honored as Midwest Youth of the Year | 2014-09-18 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | MI | Fred Upton | U000031 | upton.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, had the honor of introducing Jasmnika Newbern of Benton Harbor, Mich., at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Congressional Breakfast today in the nation's capital where she recognized as “Midwest Youth of the Year.” The Benton Harbor High School graduate is the first member of her family to attend college and is now a freshman at Michigan State University where she plans to study criminal justice. Newbern was named “Michigan Youth of the Year” this spring and went on to excel at the regional competition in Chicago. As a student in Benton Harbor, Newbern helped lead an anti-bullying campaign and organized a student-led peace rally and walk against teen violence and bullying. “Jasmnika is an intelligent, determined, and inspirational young woman who has shown how one individual – even in high school – can make a real difference in their community,” said Upton, who also met with Newbern yesterday in his Washington office. “Her experience is such a powerful testament to the important role organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor play in communities across the country.” Click here to watch Jasmnika Newbern’s acceptance speech | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |