Local Students Selected for 2026 Washington Youth Tour

After a competitive application process, high school junior Tripp Arnold of Jones County and sophomore Cayden Burner of Putnam County have been selected to represent Tri-County EMC on the 2026 Washington Youth Tour,  an all-expenses-paid leadership experience sponsored by Georgia’s EMCs.

Since 1965, the Washington Youth Tour has provided promising high school leaders with an up-close look at the nation’s government, history, and public service while fostering connections with students from across Georgia and the United States. (38017003)

The 2026 tour is scheduled for June 12-19 and will include approximately 115 student delegates from Georgia. Participants will gather in Atlanta before traveling to Washington, D.C., where they will explore the federal government firsthand. While in the nation’s capital, delegates will meet with elected officials to discuss issues important to their local communities and visit historic sites such as the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Arlington National Cemetery.
 
In addition to learning about U.S. government and history, students will participate in leadership development and team-building activities designed to help them build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and deepen their understanding of their own leadership potential.
 
Congratulations and safe travels to Tri-County EMC’s representing delegates!

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