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State superintendent introduces Idaho delegates to United States Senate Youth Program; each awarded $10,000 scholarship
Summary
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho's delegates and alternates for the 63rd United States Senate Youth Program; two delegates and two alternates were named and delegates will attend Washington Week and receive $10,000 undergraduate scholarships.
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho’s delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program during the committee’s Monday meeting and said the program exposes outstanding high‑school students to federal government operations and civic leadership.
Critchfield told the committee the program was established by a U.S. Senate resolution in 1962 and that this year’s Washington Week will take place in March. She said each delegate receives a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship.
The committee learned the two selected delegates are Adeline (Addie) Elam of Fruitland High School and Jenny Hammond of Emmett High School; alternates named were Nick Mendez of Caldwell High School and Mason Gibbons of Owyhee High School. Elam told the committee she looks forward to the “network” the program provides and said she is “excited to meet other people that can work together to make a positive difference in our little world.” Hammond said the experience and scholarship have helped her with college‑application and scholarship materials.
Critchfield said 12 students applied in Idaho and a panel selected the delegates. Committee members congratulated the students and wished them well. No committee action was required for the presentation.
The committee adjourned after the presentation.
