Local Representative Ray Jeffers Visits Roxboro Community School, Engages with Students on Advocacy

On April 15, North Carolina District 2 Representative, Ray Jeffers, visited Roxboro Community School (RCS) for a school event. The visit was organized by William Storrs, a teacher at RCS. Jeffers toured the school and met his former middle school band teacher, Valerie Smith, in the band room. The high school band performed two songs during his visit.

In a Q&A session, Jeffers discussed his background. He is a native of Person County and served as a County Commissioner for 12 years. He was also on the board of directors for the N.C. Association of County Commissioners for 11 years, including two years as President. He mentioned his work in securing funds for Roxboro's water and sewer infrastructure and Piedmont Community College as career highlights.

Jeffers advised students on engaging with North Carolina's issues. He urged them to stay informed and form opinions from multiple sources. He stressed the importance of their voices in advocacy, reminding them that he represents them, even if they can't vote yet.

The students had written research papers on their interests, using at least eight pieces of peer-reviewed research. After the Q&A, they discussed their research with Jeffers. He interacted with each group, asking questions, suggesting more information sources, informing them about relevant laws, and helping them identify potential advocacy challenges.

Storrs thanked Jeffers for his visit, saying it was beneficial for his students. He said the visit was a starting point for the students to apply their advocacy knowledge. With Jeffers' advice, the students will continue their research and prepare presentations for Senator Graig Meyer in Raleigh in May.

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