Throughout Ross’ six-week summer internship program, these students attended committee hearings and legislative briefings, assisted members of the congressional staff on various projects, gave numerous Arkansans tours of the United States Capitol and had the opportunity to shadow Ross for a day.  Ross’ internship program provides young and upcoming leaders the opportunity to understand the inner-workings of the federal government first-hand.   

“My internship program in Washington, D.C., is designed to expose students to our federal government and the legislative process, experiences that simply cannot be learned in a classroom,” Ross said.  “Congressional internships provide a unique setting for student leaders to not only understand the importance of public service, but also to work on behalf of the people of Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District.  I am proud of these fine students for all of their hard work this summer and I wish them each success in their future endeavors.” 

Zach Baumgarten, of Monticello, is a Senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he is majoring in Political Science. He is the son of Cindy Baumgarten of Monticello and Terry and Robyn Baumgarten of New Baltimore, Michigan.

Jordan Goslee of Texarkana, is a Senior at Texas Christian University, where she is majoring in Psychology and Business. She is the daughter of Greg and Shelly Arnold of Texarkana and Joe and Betty Goslee of Hot Springs.

Fred Smith of Hope, is a Senior at Williams Baptist College where he is majoring in English Education. He is the son of Fred and Linda Smith of Hope.

Molly Mitchell of Hope, is a Senior at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she is majoring in Journalism with a Minor in Communications. She is the daughter of Travis Mitchell of Hot Springs and Robin Mitchell of Austin, Texas.

Chris Morgan of El Dorado, is a Junior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he is majoring in International Business and Spanish with a minor in Political Science. He is the son of Mark and the late Kim Morgan of El Dorado and Ricky and Jeann Rowland of El Dorado.

For more information on Congressman Ross’ internship program, please visit his website at www.house.gov/ross or call (800) 223-2220.

-30-