Youth Tour Delegates

Youth Tour is an annual leadership program sponsored by Butler Rural Electric Cooperative and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives. It’s a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., that gives exceptional high school students the opportunity to meet with congressional leaders at the U.S. Capitol, make new friends from across the country, and see many of the famous Washington, D.C., sights. 

These delegates are children of Butler Rural Electric Cooperative members and completed an application and interview to attend the Youth Tour trip in June. We hope the trip prepares delegates for leadership roles in our community. 

GRACIE ABRAMS is the daughter of Christy and Steve Abrams. She is a junior at Talawanda High School, where she is involved in student council and soccer. Gracie enjoys riding horses and hiking and works at Megan’s Grocery and Pizza. After high school, she plans to major in biology at the University of South Carolina while being in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program. After that, Gracie plans to further her education in dental school to become a dentist. 

WALLACE HOWARD is the son of Cindy and Paul Howard. He is a sophomore at Talawanda High School and is involved in marching band and 4-H. Wallace works at The Benison Event Center and volunteers with the Southeast Llama Rescue and the Salvation Army pantry. His favorite hobbies include raising chickens and gaming. After high school, Wallace would like to attend college and major in engineering. 

ABRIELLE MARCUM is the daughter of Kayla Marcum. She is a sophomore at Talawanda High School. Abrielle tutors children in the community and is involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Her favorite hobbies are reading, sewing, cooking, and baking. After high school, Abrielle would like to become an elementary school English teacher and hopes to teach children learning English as a second language. Her goal is to attend to the Ohio State University or Bowling Green State University. 

BRAYDEN MEADE is the son of Anna and Ron Meade. He is a sophomore at Ross High School, where he is involved in marching band, show choir, and track and field. Brayden volunteers with JEE Foods and Matthew 25 Ministries and his favorite hobbies are playing the piano and guitar. After high school, he plans to attend college to pursue a career in music. 

LUKE MINNICK is the son of Mike and Rhonda Minnick. He is a junior at Fairfield Senior High School and is involved in marching band and Boy Scout Troop 902. Luke has volunteered with Hope’s Closet, Matthew 25 Ministries, and the Animal Adoption Foundation. His hobbies include reading, spending time outdoors, writing music, and woodworking. After high school, Luke plans to attend college to major in physics or music. 

GRACIE RUMPLER is the daughter of Della and Lenny Rumpler. She is a junior at Talawanda High School, where she is involved in cheerleading. Gracie enjoys attending the One Eighty Youth Group at her church, dancing, and spending time with friends. She works at Woodland Country Manor and babysits. After high school, Gracie plans to attend college to become an ultrasound technician. 

CHLOEY RUOFF is the daughter of Allen and Carrie Ruoff. She is a sophomore at Talawanda High School and is involved in FFA, dance, softball, and 4-H. Chloey works as a camp counselor and babysits. After high school, she would like to attend college to major in agricultural business