Idaho Students from Bancroft and Blackfoot Participate in Competitive United States Senate Youth Program
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) welcomed Idaho’s delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) held March 2-9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Alyson Reed, of Bancroft, and AnnMarie Wolfley, of Blackfoot, were selected from among Idaho’s top student leaders to participate in the 104 national student delegation.
“Idaho is home to many exceptional young leaders,” said Crapo. “Alyson and AnnMarie have risen to the top and demonstrated a strong commitment to bettering the communities around them. It was an honor to meet both of them, and I congratulate them for being chosen to serve as Idaho’s representatives of this highly competitive program. I look forward to their continued success.”
Senator Crapo is pictured with Alyson Reed (Left) and AnnMarie Wolfley (Right).
Alyson Reed, a senior at North Gem High School, serves as the president of the Student Body. She has served as class president, led her Young Women’s group and participated in the 4-H ambassador program. Alyson's volunteer initiatives include providing supplies for a women's shelter and participating in projects benefiting children in need in Africa. She has dedicated her time to leadership and impactful community service. After graduation, she plans to go into radiologic sciences and become a radiology technician. She will graduate high school with an associate's degree in political science and will continue her studies in international relations.
AnnMarie Wolfley, a junior at Snake River High School, serves as the youth representative to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Her role as the Junior Class president, involvement in speech and debate, and recognition in the National Junior Honor Society highlight her collaborative, communications and character-driven qualities. As a former Young Women’s president within her church community, AnnMarie demonstrates organizational leadership and a commitment to service projects. She plans to study English education with a minor in political science before attending law school, and hopes to pursue a career as a prosecuting attorney and work in the Idaho legislature.
In addition to Alyson and AnnMarie, Nicholas Mendez, of Caldwell, and Jeni Hammon, of Emmett, were chosen as the two alternates to this year’s program.
During the program week, the student delegates will attend online meetings and briefings with senators, the President, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies and senior members of the national media, among others.
In addition to the experience, each of the delegates will receive a $10,000 college scholarship. The scholarship and program week in Washington, D.C., are made possible through a grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. All transportation, meals and accommodations are provided. No government funds are used for the program.
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