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Kiana Burns: A Political Case Study

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Kiana Burns a junior at Chase High School is the founder and editor of The Trojan Torch Newsletter in Forest City, North Carolina and the junior class secretary. Kiana is an active member of her community through her volunteering of Corvettes for Vets, the Senior Citizens Breakfast of Chase High, and the National Beta Club. Kiana’s love for politics was sparked at a young age and with her experience as a Senate Youth she will work toward her goal to become a politician. She hopes that as a Senate Youth she will be able to represent her state and country well in continuing democracy.

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