2013 marks the seventh year of the City of Torrance Students and Government Day program. This program is geared toward 8th graders who attend public and private schools in the city of Torrance. Students and Government Day hopes to help students gain an understanding of local government and how it works to develop more informed and involved citizens and voters. It also exposes students to a possible career in public service.

To participate, 8th grade students were to write or neatly type a 100-150 word essay on the topic,"The United States Congress is responsible for creating laws at the Federal level, while Torrance City Council is responsible for creating laws at the City level. Describe one law that you think Torrance City Council should create and how it would improve the City of Torrance and benefit citizens who live here." Among those who submitted essays, 21 students were invited to participate in a variety of activities, including job shadowing elected officials or city management staff for the afternoon and opening an actual City Council meeting.

While this program is geared for 8th graders, the City encourages all students to continue learning about local government and how they can help serve the community.

The 2013 Students and Government participants were: