Sangre de Cristo Electric Association is thrilled to announce that four outstanding students—Jenna Shepherd, Aberlyn Leon, Tayler Propernick, and Jamie Nall—have been selected to attend the prestigious Washington D.C. Youth Tour this June.
This weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip offers high school students a unique opportunity to explore our nation’s capital, engage with history, learn about the federal government, and connect with peers from across Colorado and the United States. The Washington D.C. Youth Tour is a program sponsored by SDCEA and organized by the Colorado Rural Electric Association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and the Colorado Electric Educational Institute.
The participants submitted essays highlighting their motivation for joining the tour. One applicant shared, “I am eager to have meaningful conversations with peers who may be similar to me or who may have very different viewpoints about the world.” Another wrote, “My main motivation for wanting to go on this trip is to learn more about America’s history and how it has shaped our country into what it is today.” A third emphasized, “It will be more than what we learn in class and will allow me to have a better and more informed opinion as I become an adult with more political input.”
The tour begins in Denver and features a robust itinerary including a visit to the Colorado State Capitol and dinner with a state legislator. Once in Washington, D.C., students will visit historic landmarks, tour national museums, and engage with lawmakers to gain a deeper understanding of the political process.
