Seven high school juniors were selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington Youth Tour with one student proudly sponsored by TWN Communications. Left to Right Front Row: MEC CFO Tyler Weldon, Cassidy Alvarez, Dakota Curley, Abigail Prickett, MEC Public Affairs Coordinator Christine Owens. Left to Right Back Row: Nicholas Reed, Kimberly Osuna, Adrian Vollaire, Laisyc Conlogue
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – The evening of December 10, 2024 was an exciting night for seven local eleventh grade students. The students, whose parents, or guardians are MEC members, were selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington Youth Tour.
Six of the top presenting students were awarded the D.C. trip sponsored by MEC. Another student was in for a surprise when TWN Communications announced they would be sponsoring one additional student for the trip. The week-long excursion allows the students to interact with others from all over the country, visit our Capitol’s landmarks, and learn about our country’s extensive history. The annual Youth Tour takes place June 2025 in Washington, D.C. and is funded by assigned capital credits, at no cost to members.
MEC selects participants from applicants through a competitive two-step process that includes an essay and presentation before a panel of judges. All applicants must be high school juniors whose parents are MEC members and receive parental or guardian permission to apply.
This year’s volunteer judges were Inna Platas from TWN Communications, Jeff Gift from River Rock Promotions and Printing, Chief Ted Martin from the Mohave Valley Fire Department, and Lance Ross from Bullhead City School District #15. MEC thanks these judges who volunteered their time to help select the winning students.
MEC would like to formally congratulate the 2025 Washington Youth Tour winners Cassidy Alvarez, Laisyc Conlogue, Dakota Curley, Kimberly Osuna, Abigail Prickett, Nicholas Reed, and Adrian Vollaire for presenting in front of the judges and practicing their public speaking skills.
We encourage all 2025-2026 junior class students to apply for the 2026 Washington Youth Tour. Details about this program can be found on our website at www.mohaveelectric.com. Application process begins in October 2025.
Founded in 1946, Mohave Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit utility providing reliable, cost-effective power to 38,028 members, 45,044 meters, with more than 1,577 miles of line spanning areas from Bullhead City to Topock on the west, Hualapai to Burro Creek to the south, and Nelson to the east.
