'More than any other annual visitors, we look forward to having your incredible group of young men and women spend time with us here at Mount Vernon. We see thousands upon thousands of students from across the nation, yet your group distinguished themselves by their depth of knowledge, their eagerness to learn and how they carried themselves.' Samuel G. Murphy Manager, Department of Historic Trades George Washington's Mount Vernon 'Make friends, be yourself, be prepared to cry and, most importantly, don't blink.' KATHRYN CLAXTON Emilee Newsome Oconee EMC BETH MCMILLAN 'Before WYT, I was super shy. This trip made me realize that I can always be myself and not be afraid to speak up or try to make new friends.' BYRON MCCOMBS Hillary Owens Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Georgia's 2016 Washington Youth Tour delegation gathers at the base of the Washington Monument. Want to go on the 2017 Washington Youth Tour? 22B More online at www.georgiamagazine.org GEORGIA MAGAZINEhttp://www.georgiamagazine.org