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Two Idaho students named delegates to United States Senate Youth Program, each awarded $10,000 scholarship
Summary
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho’s delegates to the 63rd United States Senate Youth Program: Addie (Adeline) Elam of Fruitland High School and Jenny Hammond of Emmett High School. Each delegate receives a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship; two alternates were also introduced.
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho’s delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) and presented four student representatives, two selected as delegates and two named alternates.
Debbie Critchfield, Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction, described the program’s purpose and what delegates will do in Washington. "The United States Senate Youth Program was established in 1962 by a U.S. Senate resolution and it's a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service," Critchfield said. She said delegates will attend Washington Week and meet senators, cabinet members, federal officials and others.
Two Idaho students were selected as delegates and will attend Washington Week: Addie (Adeline) Elam, a student at Fruitland High School, and Jenny Hammond, a student at Emmett High School. Each delegate receives a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship as part of the USSYP award, Critchfield said.
Addie Elam, identified as a delegate from Fruitland High School, said she most values the network the program provides. "I think really the most valuable aspect of USSYP is really just the network that it's going to provide . . . meeting the delegates from around the country who are just as passionate about making a positive difference in our country and in our personal states as I am," Elam said.
Jenny Hammond, the other selected delegate from Emmett High School, said the program offered practical skills and helped her with college and scholarship applications. "I have learned skills in public speaking, writing, and many other soft skills . . . this program has helped me write my college applications, my debate team applications, my scholarships," Hammond said.
Two alternates were introduced: Nick Mendez, a senior at Caldwell High School, and Mason Gibbons, a student at Owyhee High School in Eagle (identified as the new West Ada district high school). Both alternates spoke briefly about the honor of being selected and their interest in future studies and public service.
The committee thanked the students and Superintendent Critchfield for the presentation and wished the delegates well on their Washington Week and scholarship awards.
