Approximately 1,800 high school students gathered in Washington, D.C., from June 18–23 as delegates to the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

Dozens of North Carolina students, including one representative sponsored by Randolph Electric (REMC), took part in the week-long opportunity.

North Moore High School student Colton Freeman was selected as a delegate to the Tour by REMC after completing an application and interview.

“The Youth Tour emphasizes the importance of civic engagement,” said Communications and Public Affairs Manager Nicole Arnold. “We hope the experiences and skills that delegates gained during the trip will benefit them on their journey to becoming our next great leaders.”

On the seven-day tour, students learned about United States history at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and many of the Smithsonian museums. The delegates paid their respects to soldiers who lost their lives in service to the nation at Arlington National Cemetery. They also visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Several members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation answered policy questions in a meeting on Capitol Hill.

Applications for the Youth Tour are open to rising juniors and seniors and are due in January. To learn more about our tourist, listen to our latest podcast. Find out more about the Youth Tour at randolphemc.com.