Citizens is again sponsoring two (2) area High School Juniors to represent us at the 18th Annual Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Youth Tour in Washington DC, June 2-6, 2012.

The FRS Youth Tour brings over 100 rural students from across the nation together to get an inside look at the telecommunications industry, educates them on legislative and governmental processes, gives them the opportunity to experience the nation’s capitol, and meet students from throughout the country. After the informational sessions, students will have a chance to see landmarks such as the Vietnam & Korean Memorials, the White House, Arlington Cemetary, and the Smithsonian Institutes.

This will be the seventh year that Citizens has been able to provide this opportunity to area youth sending a total of 12 representatives. These students have also been the only representatives from the state of Wisconsin.

Last year, Allison Rucinski from Cameron High School & Alexis Pingel from New Auburn High School were selected as representatives. Past representatives include Ian Yenter, Brad Bowers, Bonnie Singleton, Bryan Bowers, Sarah Pope, Samantha Plummer, Charlotte Stanford, Blake Bowers, Katie Boehm, and Emily Yenter. If you are interested in or would like more information on this Once-In-A-Lifetime opportunity, you can obtain an application from your guidance counselor, at our Corporate Office or online at www.citizens-tel.net.

To apply for the 18th Annual Youth Tour that will be held June 2 - 6, 2012, click here.