(Worthington, Minn.) Kailee Haberman, a sophomore from Heron Lake-Okabena High School, has been selected to represent Nobles Cooperative Electric at the 2018 Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 9-14. She is the daughter of John and Tracey of Brewster. She will be representing Nobles Cooperative Electric among 1,700 high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors from cooperatives throughout the country.
The second place winner selected was Matthias Kunerth, who attends Fulda High School as a senior. He won a $500 scholarship. Matthias is the son of Mike and Dawn of Brewster.
Massen Kunerth, a sophomore at Fulda High School, received third place and $150. He is the son of Mike and Dawn of Brewster.
The fourth place winner was Tristan Thier, a sophomore at Adrian High School. He received $100. Tristan is the son of Dave and Ann of Rushmore.
Betty Herrera, a freshman at Worthington High School, was another finalist. She is the daughter of Etelvina of Worthington.
The Youth Tour is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors that live or go to school in Nobles Cooperative Electric’s service area. Those that apply participate in the contest by filling out an application and writing an essay. A panel of judges review each submitted application and essay. They choose the finalists, interview them and determine which finalist wins the trip of a lifetime.
For some, the Youth Tour is a first experience away from home. For many, it is their first trip to Washington, D.C. where they have the opportunity to see our nation’s history come alive before their eyes. “This is a trip of a lifetime,” said General Manager Adam Tromblay. “A perfect opportunity to travel to the center of our nation’s government, work with cooperative leaders from across the country and enhance leadership skills.”
The Youth Tour is a top-notch tour that includes meetings with national leaders, as well as visiting all the major sights. Students also meet and discuss their views and interests with students from other states while learning about government, history, careers in public service and electric cooperatives. Nobles Cooperative Electric sponsors this program to identify and encourage future leaders in our community.
