The June 2026 Washington D.C. Youth Tour Writing Contest is open to high school juniors enrolled in the seven public high schools in the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative service area. They are: Bledsoe County High School, Grundy County High School, Marion County High School, Richard Hardy Memorial School, Sequatchie County High School, South Pittsburg High School, and Whitwell High School.
900 words can change everything
Writing Your Story and Resources
What to include in your story, how it is judged and resources to help you get started.
Attending the Washington Youth Tour was truly life-changing… It showed me the power of community and the impact local co-ops have beyond just keeping the lights on.
- Emily Kempton, delegate from Bledsoe County High School