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2010 Washington Youth Tour Delegates Chosen

 
Eight finalists competed for their spot to represent Walton EMC on the 2010 Washington Youth Tour. Pictured are (left to right) Simon David, Parkview High (alternate); Rachel Harrison, South Gwinnett High; Erin Springstead, North Oconee High (winner); Silvia Vaca, Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology (winner); Nikhil Ramesh, Gwinett School of Math, Science and Technology (winner); Hayden May, Parkview High (alternate); Davis Roper, North Oconee High (winner); Kyle Beckett, North Oconee High.  

Each spring, four delegates are selected to represent Walton EMC on the Washington Youth Tour, which takes place in June.  

After filling out an application, all participants receive a Walton EMC information packet. The competition begins with a written test based on the packet material. Students with the top eight scores on the test advance to the interview round, where they are narrowed to four delegates and two alternates.

For these four students, the award for hard work and dedication comes in the form of an all-expense paid trip and the opportunity to meet U.S. politicans while touring several of our nation's landmarks. In addition to Washington D.C., part of the tour will focus on our state government with a visit to the capital in Atlanta. 

If you know or will be a high school sophomore or junior during the 2010-2011 school year, look for information on the contest next January.  

Youth Tour Deadline This Week

Do you live or attend school in Walton EMC’s service territory? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then what are you waiting for? Hurry and apply for your chance to participate in the Washington Youth Tour!

 

Each year Walton EMC selects four outstanding teens to participate in the Washington Youth Tour. These teens have an opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills, get a close up look at our government in action, meet new friends and have loads of fun!

The deadline to apply for the Washington Youth Tour Competition is this Friday, February 12! You can find out more information about the tour here and download an application form here.

Reminder: Operation Round Up Scholarship Deadline is Approaching

Don't wait too long to apply for the Operation Round Up Scholarship; your application should be submitted by February 19, 2010.

Operation Round Up awards two types of scholarships to assist in furthering education - the general scholarship and the veterans scholarship.  

To qualify for the general scholarship you must:

• Be a high school senior or incoming college freshman
• Have a primary residence served by Walton EMC
• Be a high school graduate or pass an equivalency exam
• Be enrolled in college or vocational-technical school in fall of 2010

To download an application or for more information on the general scholarship, click here.

To qualify for the veteran's scholarship you must:

• Be a veteran or reservist of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Have a primary residence is served by Walton EMC
• Be a high school graduate or pass an equivalency exam
• Be enrolled in college or vocational-technical school in fall of 2010

To download the veterans scholarship application or for more info, click here. 

For questions regarding either scholarship, call 770/266-2391. 

No plans for summer break?

If you are a high school sophomore or junior with no plans for summer break, we’ve got an idea. The Washington Youth Tour! This June, Walton EMC will select four delegates to receive an expense-free trip to our nation’s capital.

 
 To qualify you must:

• Be a high school sophomore or junior.
• Live or attend a school in WEMC's service area.
• Have parents' permission to enter.
• Commit to making the trip on the dates designated, if selected as a winner.
• Follow the contest rules.

While touring the White House and other influential landmarks, you will get the opportunity to meet senators, representatives and other high-ranking political leaders.  You will also get the chance to represent Walton EMC in Atlanta, as you learn more about how our state government operates.

This program helps students develop lifelong leadership skills while having fun with others from across the country. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Washington Youth Tour!

Mark these dates on your calendar: 

Application Deadline - February 12, 2010              

Study Packets Mailed - Week of February 15, 2010        

Quiz Contest - March 8, 2010             

Washington Youth Tour - June 10-17, 2010

Find out more info and download an application here.