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Two Idaho students named delegates to U.S. Senate Youth Program; two alternates named
Summary
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho’s delegates and alternates to the United States Senate Youth Program; delegates will attend Washington Week in March and each receives a $10,000 scholarship.
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield on Monday announced Idaho’s delegates to the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program and introduced two alternates to the House Education Committee.
Addie (Adeline) Elam of Fruitland High School and Jenny Hammond of Emmett High School were selected as Idaho’s delegates; alternates are Nick Mendez of Caldwell High School and Mason Gibbons of Owyhee High School, Critchfield said. The program brings two student delegates from each state to Washington, D.C., for a week of meetings with senators, cabinet officials, federal agencies, and a Supreme Court justice. Each delegate receives a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship.
"These are the days that we enjoy when we can introduce you to quality students around the state," Critchfield said as she introduced the students. Elam told the committee she values the program for the national network it creates and the opportunity "to meet other people that can work together to make a positive difference in our little world." Hammond said the program has helped her develop public-speaking and writing skills and aided her with college and scholarship applications. "It's given me the tools that I will need to be successful in the field that I choose," Hammond said.
Alternates Nick Mendez and Mason Gibbons also addressed the committee. Mendez said selection is an honor that reflects his community’s investment in him. Gibbons, an inaugural graduating class member at his high school, said participating motivates other students at his school to pursue similar opportunities.
Critchfield told the committee the national Washington Week occurs in March; delegates will hear addresses from members of the U.S. Senate and meet other federal leaders during the week. Committee members thanked the students and wished them well.
No action items or votes were associated with the announcement; the presentation was a nonlegislative recognition and informational briefing.
