2025 Washington Youth Tour Teacher or Counselor Recommendation

A Leadership Experience

Once a year, local high school students are selected by Sumter EMC to represent our cooperative and state as delegates on the Washington Youth Tour. This top-notch leadership experience and tour of Washington, D.C. includes meetings with state and national leaders, leadership training, and visits to all the major sights. Participants join over 1,500 other students from around the nation—all expenses paid—for one incredible week in our nation's capital.

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* Please complete this recommendation form.

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* Applicant Grade

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* List 3 words to accurately describe this applicant.

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* How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

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* How comfortable do you feel this applicant will be about spending a week away from home with a large group of unfamiliar people? This trip will involve being away for an extended period and interacting with many others, so it's important to assess how they handle new environments and social situations.

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* Does the applicant demonstrate the following skills or performance? Please rate them below: (1 = lowest, 3 = fair, 5=highest)

	1	2	3	4	5
Leadership	Leadership 1	Leadership 2	Leadership 3	Leadership 4	Leadership 5
Creativity	Creativity 1	Creativity 2	Creativity 3	Creativity 4	Creativity 5
Communication	Communication 1	Communication 2	Communication 3	Communication 4	Communication 5
Being Proactive	Being Proactive 1	Being Proactive 2	Being Proactive 3	Being Proactive 4	Being Proactive 5
Responsbility	Responsbility 1	Responsbility 2	Responsbility 3	Responsbility 4	Responsbility 5
Respect	Respect 1	Respect 2	Respect 3	Respect 4	Respect 5
Self-Motivation	Self-Motivation 1	Self-Motivation 2	Self-Motivation 3	Self-Motivation 4	Self-Motivation 5
Maturity	Maturity 1	Maturity 2	Maturity 3	Maturity 4	Maturity 5
Academic Performance	Academic Performance 1	Academic Performance 2	Academic Performance 3	Academic Performance 4	Academic Performance 5
Participation	Participation 1	Participation 2	Participation 3	Participation 4	Participation 5
Express ideas orally	Express ideas orally 1	Express ideas orally 2	Express ideas orally 3	Express ideas orally 4	Express ideas orally 5
Express ideas in writing	Express ideas in writing 1	Express ideas in writing 2	Express ideas in writing 3	Express ideas in writing 4	Express ideas in writing 5
Attention Span	Attention Span 1	Attention Span 2	Attention Span 3	Attention Span 4	Attention Span 5
Consideration of Others	Consideration of Others 1	Consideration of Others 2	Consideration of Others 3	Consideration of Others 4	Consideration of Others 5
Punctuality	Punctuality 1	Punctuality 2	Punctuality 3	Punctuality 4	Punctuality 5

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Thank you for completing the reference form. If you have any questions, please contact:
Tonya Jones
Sumter EMC
Community Relations Manager
229.322.4444
tonya.jones@sumteremc.com

2025 Washington Youth Tour Teacher or Counselor Recommendation

A Leadership Experience

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* Please complete this recommendation form. Applicant Name

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* Applicant Grade

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* List 3 words to accurately describe this applicant.

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* How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

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* Does the applicant demonstrate the following skills or performance? Please rate them below: (1 = lowest, 3 = fair, 5=highest)

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* Teacher or Counselor Information

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* Additional Comments:

* Please complete this recommendation form.

Applicant Name