Jan McGovern Wins Trip to D.C.

     Amidst the oak trees of the White Oak Plantation, along with eleven other finalists, Loranger High School Junior Jan McGovern was selected to go on an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. in June.  After being selected one of twelve out of 300 essays, McGovern attended a banquet honoring the twelve finalists where she along with her parents, English teacher, and school administrators, were treated to a full course meal.  The Rural Electric Youth Tour Essay Contest is an annual event that, in its 31st year, included essay entries from around 300 students throughout DEMCO’s seven-parish service area.  Each student who participated wrote an original essay on one of three topics: Electricity and Me, What is good in my community, or Global Warming: Fact or Fiction?  Ms. McGovern chose to write on the topic of global warming.  Once at the banquet, each finalist took a test on DEMCO facts then presented their essays in front of about 60 people which included representatives from DEMCO.  After all essays were read and tests were graded, the judges selected four students to receive the all expense paid trip to Washington D.C.  The judging was based primarily on the oral presentation.  “As a former English teacher, I tend to be particularly critical of diction, vocabulary, and delivery.” Loranger principal Dr. Billie Theriot said, “Jan was almost flawless in every aspect.  In addition, her delivery was pleasant, poised, and entirely natural while still exhibiting a touch of humor in just the right places.”  Jan is a 4.0 student and BETA member at Loranger High.  She is the 2nd Vice President of the Loranger FFA Chapter, and is also the junior class president.  Congratulations Jan, we are so proud of you.