The annual DEMCO essay contest is underway for highschool juniors in DEMCO’s seven-parish service areas: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana.
College students should submit an authentic essay within the type of a letter addressed to a political chief a few subject of concern to the scholar creator. Entries may be submitted on-line at https://demco.org/neighborhood/demco-essay-contest-youth-tour by Jan. 20.
After an preliminary spherical of judging, 12 semifinalists might be chosen to offer an oral presentation of their written essay. 4 college students will win an all-expenses-paid journey to take part as DEMCO delegates on the NRECA Rural Electrical Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., June 16-23.
David Latona, vp of communications and governmental affairs, mentioned, “DEMCO delegates attend Youth Tour to find out about electrical cooperatives, American historical past and U.S. authorities. The journey is enjoyable but in addition very academic. A spotlight of the journey is when our delegation meets with their representatives within the Home and Senate.”
To be taught in regards to the historical past of the NRECA Youth Tour, go to https://demco.org/essay-contest/historical past. To hearken to different Youth Tour delegates speak about their experiences whereas at Youth Tour, go to https://demco.org/youth-tour-essay-contest/youth-tour-experiences.