Youth Tour Winners Heading to Washington DC
Megan Leffler, daughter of Gary and Janelle Leffler from Bonaparte, and Kayleigh Wagoner, daughter of Jason and Cara Wagoner from West Burlington, have been selected to attend the 2010 Youth Tour on June 13-18. The event is a five-day all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. sponsored by Access Energy Cooperative.
Leffler and Wagoner will join approximately 40 other Iowa students and nearly 1,000 students from across the country who have been selected by their electric cooperatives to attend the annual Youth Tour.
While on tour, Megan and Kayleigh will learn about American history and government. They will visit historical sights including monuments, museums, the U.S. Capitol, federal agencies and other points of interest. They will also have an opportunity to meet with their legislators in the House and Senate.
Access Energy Cooperative has been a part of the Youth Tour program for nearly 50 years and currently selects two students each year to participate in the five-day trip. The students are selected through an application and interview process.