Michelle Stanley, a senior at Mt. Rainier High School in Des Moines, has been appointed by Lt. Gov. Brad Owen to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC).

Stanley, 17, of SeaTac, also attends Highline Community College. She is interested in primary education and multicultural issues.

The council of 14 to 18-year-olds was established to give the legislature advice on critical issues related to education, health and fitness, test reform, school safety and other topics related to youth.

More information about the Council can be found on the lieutenant governor's Web site at www.ltgov.wa.gov or by sending an email to lyac@leg.wa.gov.