Georgia Magazine - January 2015 - 26B

In their own words ...
Which tour stop or activity made the
greatest impression on you?
Cecelia Giangacomo, Coastal Electric, Midway.
In meeting with U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall, I saw a different side
of our representatives on Capitol Hill. He was humble and
honest, and his goal was to work with all congressmen, no
matter what their political standing. My only hope is that my
generation has representatives like him. 
Edward Legaspi, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Newnan.
Mount Vernon. Whether it was learning about George
Washington's mansion or speaking to a character, the
history was just amazing. Like . 
Cole Madray, Satilla REMC, Alma. We visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Father's Day. It was very moving
to see all the wives, sons, daughters, friends, brothers and
sisters there, laying their roses and letters. Like . 
Sarah Roberson, Middle Georgia EMC, Vienna.
From the pictures on the wall to the shoes, the Holocaust
Memorial Museum was ﬁlled with devastating news and
images from this tragedy. The museum makes everyone
aware that something like this should never happen again.
Like . 
What lesson learned from the Washington Youth Tour
will serve you best in life?
Bailey Blackburn, Slash Pine EMC, Homerville.
The Youth Tour taught me that you can't be afraid to go up
and talk to people. When will you have another chance to
meet people from so many other states and backgrounds?
Like . 
26B

Above: The Washington Youth Tour always includes
some time for fun. With the Washington Monument as
a backdrop, these Georgia delegates test their vertical
leap. Left: Pausing for a photo with Irwin EMC (Ocilla)
delegate Guy Hancock, center, are Slash Pine EMC
(Homerville) delegates Bailey Blackburn, left, and
Ashlyn Welch.

Emily Hill, Georgia EMC, Tucker/Planters EMC, Millen.
I learned to stop looking at my generation as a "lost generation." I saw teens my age passionate about being the best
teens we can be, which boosted my hope for my generation.
Like . 
Je'Marcus McDaniel, Canoochee EMC, Reidsville.
I learned a lot about being tolerant of others and their differences, what it takes to be a good leader and the importance
and joys of learning about our nation's history. 
Do you think the Youth Tour will help you become
a better leader?
Luke Gamble, Irwin EMC, Ocilla. Yes. This trip gave me
an incredible opportunity to strengthen my leadership skills
through the many team-building games and the opportunities to communicate with complete strangers. Like . 
Laiken Owens, Amicalola EMC, Jasper. One of the
many leadership skills I learned on the tour was that to be a
good leader, you must ﬁrst be a good listener. Like . 
Dalton Touchberry, Oconee EMC, Dudley. The Washington Youth Tour opened my eyes to the example set by
our lawmakers. A leader must listen to his followers and
take their opinions into account while also doing what he
believes is right. Like . 

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