chapters
The Backbone of the Teen Caucus
Chapters are the base of the Teen Caucus. These are the units work everyday to promote the Democratic Party in their schools and in their community.
Chartering with VAYD
As the official youth branch of the Democratic Party of Virginia, chartering with VAYD is the only way for Virginia teen Democrats to be in contact with the DPVA and gain representation in our annual convention. The process is quite simple: all that is needed is a club constitution, a list of (at least ten) club members, and an outreach plan guaranteeing that your club will not practice discrimination. Once chartered, VAYD provides resources for chapters to expand and get involved in politics. Chapters are connected to Democratic candidates and campaigns, are able to expand their awareness of public policy through our issue advocacy caucuses and can lobby for policies in our collective interest! Chapters still remain autonomous and VAYD does not impose any restriction on chapters, other than the expectation that charters shall not discriminate against members.
For help with chartering, do not hesitate to reach out to Daisy Maxwell, the Teen Membership Director at [email protected]
Abingdon High School
Washington County
President: Nicholas Maggard
Douglas Southall Freeman High
Henrico County
President: Salaar Khan
Albemarle High School
Albemarle County
President: Angel Pilkey
Albemarle High School Young Progressives.
Fairfax High School
Fairfax County
President: William Bates
George Mason High School
City of Falls Church
President: Grace Tarpgaard
Maggie Walker High School
Richmond
President: Tejas Muthusamy
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Fairfax County
Co-Presidents: Sloane Daly and Philip Lombardi
Marshall High School
Fairfax County
President: Sonel Cutler
Monacan High School
Chesterfield County
President: Carter Watts
South Lakes High School
Fairfax County
Co-Presidents: Olivia Seto and Helen Ehrlich
West Springfield High School
Fairfax County
President: Paula Demegret
Washington-Liberty High School
Arlington County
Co-Presidents: Jillian McLeo and Sofia Sosa Olivares.
The W-L Young Democrats aim to inspire high schoolers to pursue their interests in democratic politics and provide them with the tools necessary to be civically engaged.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Fairfax County
Co-Presidents: Raunak Daga and Rishi Lahoti
W.T. Woodson
Fairfax County
President: Katie Anderson
West Springfield High School
Fairfax County
President: Prasi Thapa
Yorktown
York County
President: Delon Winfield
York High School
York County
President: Mikayla Wilson
Yorktown High School
Arlington County
President: Nathan Dent
Bishop O'Connell High School Democrats
Fairfax County
President: Claire Cavanaugh
Edison High School
Fairfax County
President: Ruth T. Alemu
Charlottesville Young Democrats
Charlottesville
Co-Presidents: Kunga Youdon and Madelyn Packer
Oakton High School
Fairfax County
President: Eileen Lincoln