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Fruitdale High School students represent Clarke-Washington EMC in Montgomery
More than 125 students and chaperones from rural electric cooperatives throughout Alabama gathered in Montgomery for the event. Students listened and interacted with speakers on topics of self-motivation, leadership, and heard an introduction to Alabama legislation from a current state representative and state senator. They also learned more about the importance of rural electric cooperatives. Wednesday and Thursday students and chaperones toured many of the capital city's landmarks: the State Department of Archives and History, the Rosa Parks Museum, the Alabama Capitol and State House. But it wasn't all business as a night of cosmic bowling, some free time and ice breaker games maintained the balance of fun and learning. "Youth Tour taught me about the fine points of leadership and self-motivation," Dustin said. "It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed learning more about the history of our state and the importance of electric cooperatives. I was inspired to be a better leader and individual." These students represent the rural areas of Alabama where rural electric cooperatives, like Clarke-Washington EMC, supply power lines, giving rural Alabamians urban conveniences. "By attending Youth Tour, I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of Alabama history and state government," Blake said. "We made a lot of new friends and were encouraged by the number of students from rural area cooperatives just like us striving to be better citizens." Dustin plans to attend Troy University in the fall and major in chemistry, and Blake will travel a little further east to major in pre-pharmacy at Auburn University. "It is always a privilege to send rural youth from our area to participate in the Montgomery Youth Tour each year," said Stan Wilson, manager of Clarke-Washington EMC. "These students are challenged to become better leaders and citizens for the future of our community and state. It feels good to know Clarke-Washington has contributed in improving the future by investing in the lives of our students today."
This event allows high school juniors and seniors from rural Alabama to meet together and learn about rural electric cooperatives, leadership, Alabama history and state legislation, and how they all work together to make a better community.
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