Four Local Students to Attend the 2025 Washington Youth Tour

For the first time in the program's history, four outstanding students have been selected by Tri-County EMC to represent the cooperative on this year's Washington Youth Tour. "We had a lot of great applicants this year," said panelist judge Christopher Jackson. "It was so difficult to narrow down that we decided to send an additional delegate!" Griffin Moore of Jones County, Samuel Brimberry of Jasper County, and Addison Usry and Presley Moss of Putnam County will travel to D.C. in June for a week-long leadership adventure sponsored by Georgia's electric membership cooperatives. Read more about each delegate below.

 

Griffin Moore | Jones County
A Jones County native, Griffin Moore is a Junior at First Presbyterian Day School (FPD) in Macon, where he participates in a number of extracurriculars, including Varsity Soccer and Cross Country, the FTC Robotics Team, and the Chess and History Clubs. He is heavily involved in his community. As the founder of a non-profit, St. Nick's Necessities, Griffin organizes the distribution of self-care items to teens suffering from hygiene poverty. In December 2024, his organization was awarded an Operation Roundup grant from the Tri-County EMC Foundation. His future goal is to be an entrepreneur and business owner.

 

Addison Usry | Putnam County
Addison Usry is a Junior Advanced Placement student at Putnam County High School in Eatonton. She is incredibly well-rounded, excelling in multiple sports and clubs, including Varsity Tennis, Varsity Cheer, Student Government, Student Advisory Council, and the Key, Anchor, and Beta Clubs. Outside of her busy school schedule, Addison volunteers at the historic Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton. A talented photographer, she has a passion for art and creativity that she loves sharing with the younger generations in her community. Addison plans to one day have a career in Nuclear Chemistry.

 

Presley Moss | Putnam County
Presley Moss is a Junior honor student at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton. In addition to her athletic ability, she is a natural-born leader and has a knack for getting involved. She is the Anchor Club President and a member of the Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, and National Honor Society. Last year, she was chosen by faculty to attend the Hugh O'Brian Leadership Seminar (HOBY). She volunteers with many organizations and events in her community, including Little Food Pantry, Pennington Methodist Church, Putnam County Dairy Festival, and Putnam Toy Drive. She plans to attend college to become a General Practitioner.

 

Samuel Brimberry | Jasper County
Samuel Brimberry is a Junior at Jasper County High School in Monticello. As a working student, Samuel is able to balance a wide array of extracurriculars while having a job. Throughout his high school career, he has participated in several athletics and clubs, including Varsity Wrestling, Soccer, Cross Country, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Last summer, Samuel was selected by Tri-County EMC to attend Georgia Cooperative Council's Youth Leadership Conference, where he further developed his leadership skills. His goal is to one day become a pilot.

 

 

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• Washington Youth Tour
• emc
• washington
• 2025

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