Washington, D.C. Youth Tour available to High School Juniors

Win a FREE trip to Washington, D.C! WRCTC will be sponsoring one high school junior on a tour to Washington, D.C.

To enter the Washington Youth Tour Contest you must submit a 500 word essay on “In your opinion, what are the benefits and pitfalls of the Internet?” Please submit the essay and a photo of yourself to: West River Cooperative Telephone Company, Attention: Helen Aaker, PO Box 39, Bison, SD 57620.

Deadline for submitting the essay is April 7, 2009.

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Washington Youth Tour will be held from Saturday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The Tour provides students from rural areas a first-hand look at the telecommunications industry, along with educating them about the legislative and governmental processes. While in the nation’s capital, they will visit famous historical sites, including the Washington Monument, Smithsonian Institution, National Cathedral, U.S. Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery.

In order to enter, your parents must be a member of West River Cooperative Telephone Company. All essays must be typed and include a cover sheet which states the title of the essay, the entrant's name, and the school he/she attends.