Sikeston Optimist Club Youth in Government Day

Sikeston students took on the roles of city officials as well as the public during Friday's Youth in Government Day. During the city council meetings a student filling the role of Jane Q. Public called for more regulation of drones in the city. (Jill Bock, Staff)

Raymond Senu, who filled the role of John Q. Public, addresses the council about his concerns with a proposed drone ordinance being considered during Youth in Government Day. Pictured from left, are: Senu, and council members Samantha Thurman, Max Ault and Annie Lancaster. (Jill Bock, Staff)

Members of the audiene react to one of the comments made during the council meeting which is part of the annual Youth In Government Day sponsored by the Sikeston Optimist Club. (Jill Bock, Staff)

Raymond Senu, who filled the role of John Q. Public, addresses the council about his concerns with a proposed drone ordinance being considered during Youth in Government Day. Pictured from left, are: Cooper Grant, who filled in the role of City Counselor; and council members Michael Porter and Emily Braden. (Jill Bock, staff)

Sikeston High School student Morgan Poindexter responds to a question about the city budget during Youth in Government Day Friday as Sikeston City Treasurer Karen Bailey listens. (Jill Bock, Staff)

Jay Lancaster, director of Sikeston Public Works, assists Sikeston High School student Gavin Parr as he addresses the Council during Friday's Youth in Government Day. (Jill Bock, staff).

Mayor Steven Burch advises members of the Youth in Government Day members on procedures during the students' City council meeting. Pictured from left are: Malik Barnett, Cooper Grant and Michael Porter. (Jill Bock, Staff)