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Maine Students Selected for Prestigious United States Senate Youth Program

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David Bibeau of Scarborough and Krysta Moulton of Athens have been chosen as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program, joining 102 other students from across the country. The program, funded by The Hearst Foundations, provides an intensive week-long study of the federal government and encourages public service. The program's mission is to instill a deeper understanding of the American political process and inspire lifelong commitment to public service.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Bibeau and Krysta Moulton, both students from Maine, have been selected as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program.
  • The program, created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962, selects 104 outstanding high school students from each state to attend a week-long study of the federal government in Washington, D.C.
  • The program aims to instill a deeper understanding of the American political process and inspire lifelong commitment to public service.
  • Delegates are selected based on their leadership abilities, academic excellence, and commitment to public service.
  • This year's delegates rank academically in the top one percent of their states.
  • Notable alumni of the program include Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Congressman-elect Cory Gardner (R-CO), and New Jersey Governor Christopher Christie.

Statistics:

  • 104 student delegates are selected for the program each year, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.
  • The program has been sponsored by The Hearst Foundations since its inception in 1962.
  • Each delegate receives a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship to pursue coursework in government, history, and public affairs.
  • Transportation and all expenses for the program are covered by The Hearst Foundations, with no government funding utilized.

Sources:

  • Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan M. Collins, "Maine's 49th US Senate Youth Program Delegates Selected," Maine Department of Education, [No Date]
  • The Hearst Foundations, "United States Senate Youth Program," [No Date]
  • United States Senate, Senate Resolution 324, 87th Congress, 1st Session, [1962]

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