Local students win trip to D.C. in electric cooperative writing contest

Twelve local high school students have been selected to represent CEMC on the 2024 Washington Youth Tour. The students earned their spots on the weeklong, expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., by writing winning short stories titled “Electric Cooperatives Connect” explaining how co-ops connect Tennessee communities with energy, education, broadband, economic development and more.

CEMC’s delegates will join nearly 2,000 other students representing co-ops from across the country on the tour. While in D.C., students will have the opportunity to visit popular tourist destinations, including monuments, memorials and museums, as well as a tour of the U.S. Capitol and meet with elected officials.

In addition to earning spots on this fun and educational trip, Youth Tour attendees will also be able to compete for future trips and scholarships.