Logan 4-H Member and 4-H Alumni attend Presidential Inauguration

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[February 08, 2017]  LINCOLN - Illinois 4-H recently sponsored a Citizenship Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration Trip to Washington DC.

Sarah Starasta, daughter of Mike and Leslie Starasta of Lincoln, participated in this trip January 17-20. Four Illinois youth along with chaperones, including Rachael Skelton, Logan County 4-H Alumni, of Middletown, were among 500 4-H members from 25 states who gathered at the National 4-H Conference Center. While in Washington D.C., they visited the Newseum, went on a night tour of the monuments, the Supreme Court, The Capital, The National American History Museum, and the Inauguration ceremony. They also learned the meaning and importance of the Democratic process, explored the history of the Presidency, the election process, and the role of the press from many different speakers including an ambassador, previous cabinet members, and former White House Administrators.

Sarah noted that she enjoyed viewing Pulitzer Prize winning photos at the Newseum, seeing the monuments, and learning about careers in the government. She states "On inauguration day it was fascinating to see five previous and current presidents, but my favorite part was seeing how the peaceful transition of power happens." Sarah says the trip was a great opportunity she would definitely recommend to other 4-H members.

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For further information about the Citizenship Washington Focus Trip opportunity for 4-H members, contact the Logan County 4-H Office at 732-8289.

Pictured above far left is Rachael Skelton.  Thrid from the left is Leslie Starasta.

[Patty Huffer
Extension Program Coordinator
University of Illinois Extension]

 

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