Youth Council Visits Washington, D.C. By: Alisha Vines, Director, Orange County Office on Youth
The Orange County Youth Council traveled to Washington, D.C. on Friday, April 18 for Legislative Day. Each winter, the group travels to Richmond to meet with state legislators. Every other year, they journey to D.C. to meet with federal representatives and tour important venues. These trips, along with their experiences in the Youth Council itself, help our students gain valuable exposure to all three levels of government: local, state, and federal. This year, the group started their day meeting in front of the Supreme Court with Quinn Carrigan, Legislative Assistant to Representative Vindman (District 7). Mr. Carrigan spoke with the students regarding the federal legislative process; students were given the opportunity to ask questions about the process and current affairs. After that meeting, the students toured the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress. Following a lunch stop in the US Capitol cafeteria, the group traveled to Arlington National Cemetery. Here, they witnessed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and explored other important memorials within the grounds. Next, the group rode the metro back to the Ronald Regan World Trade Center for a dinner stop. The last bit of their day was exploring monuments and memorials. Stops included the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, the reflecting pool, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. They concluded their day with a walk around of the White House. While it was a long and full day, the students were able to talk about important issues and ask questions throughout the day and learn more about their federal government and our rich history.
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OCI May 2025
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