who they are...

Youth Tour is an annual leadership program sponsored by Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. It’s a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., that gives exceptional high school students the opportunity to meet with congressional leaders at the U.S. Capitol, make new friends from across the country, and see many of the famous Washington, D.C., sights.

These delegates are children of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative members and completed an application and quiz to attend the Youth Tour trip in June. We hope the trip prepares delegates for leadership roles in our community.

NATHAN FANGMAN is the son of Brian and Tonja Fangman. He is a junior at Talawanda High School and would like to pursue a career in the medical field after college. Nathan’s favorite extracurricular activity in high school is jewelry and metal class. He enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, and playing paintball. Nathan volunteers through his church’s outreach program and also does landscaping.

ABIGAIL GARLAND is the daughter of Matthew and Summer Garland. She is a senior at Talawanda High School and would like to work in the entertainment marketing industry after college. In high school, Abigail has enjoyed engaging in FFA activities to gain skills as an agriculturalist and as a leader. She also enjoys attending conferences and building connections as a member of Young America’s Foundation. She is a volunteer camp counselor and works as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Her hobbies include photography, listening to live music, and rollerblading.

GRACIE LEE is the daughter of Jennifer Brock Lee. She is a senior at Talawanda High School and would like to attend college to major in political science after high school. She works at the Knolls of Oxford and Oxford Parks and Rec’s Camp Pop. Gracie enjoys watching movies, hanging out with friends, being outdoors, going to concerts, reading, working out, cooking, and going on hikes.

RYAN MEADE is the son of Anna and Ron Meade. He is a senior at Ross High School and would like to attend college to major in film studies after high school. His favorite activities in high school are band and track. Ryan volunteers at JEE Foods, which is an organization that helps people in need at his high school. He has worked at other volunteer organizations such as Matthew 25 Ministries and has worked concessions at FC Cincinnati soccer games. During his free time, Ryan likes to run and help those in need.

KAYLA MORRIS is the daughter of Jennifer and Michael Morris. She is a junior at William Henry Harrison High School. After high school, she would like to attend college to major in business marketing and one day obtain a job in the marketing profession. Her favorite extracurricular activities include DECA, which is her high school business class, and cheerleading. Kayla has volunteered through the Mayor’s Fund and her school district. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading, and traveling.

DYLAN PENCE is the son of David Pence. He is a senior at Ross High School and would like to attend college to major in nursing with a minor in business after high school. Dylan’s favorite extracurricular activity in school is marching band and he is head of kitchen at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. He enjoys watching history documentaries, being with friends, collecting coins, walking in the park, and playing video games in his free time.

BEN SCHULER is the son of Hollis and Tricia Schuler. He is a junior at Ross High School and would like to attend college to study music. Ben aspires to one day teach professionally or work in audio engineering. His favorite extracurricular activities are the marching and jazz bands. Ben is also active in the Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. He volunteers at local organizations, including Ross and Morgan Ministries food pantry, Matthew 25 Ministries, and the Animal Adoption Foundation. Ben recently volunteered in Florida to provide meals to hurricane victims. He also enjoys mentoring and outreach through Ross Robotics. Ben’s favorite hobbies include playing the cello, piano, and percussion instruments, and running track and cross country.

LILY SPENCELEY is the daughter of Sarah Thacker. She is a junior at Talawanda High School. Her favorite extracurricular activities include yearbook, cheerleading, and track. Lily works at LaRosa’s Pizza and enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, traveling, and attending sporting events in her free time.

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