Sparks & Flashes PUBLISHED FOR MEMBERS OF NORTHFORK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MARCH 2026 Students ready to make their mark We’re proud to announce the win-essay about an important event occur-ners of our 2026 Youth Tour Contest. ring in our nation during the student’s Congratulations to Justus Brittain and lifetime and how it affected them. Sophia York who have been selected to From there, the top four students represent NFEC and their schools in were chosen for the fi nals where AHOM they presented their essays L Washington, D.C. this summer! A and were interviewed about K In June, Justus and Sophia O will join other delegates from themselves and cooperative across our state and nation knowledge. on a week-long all expenses This year’s runner-ups were paid tour of Washington, Jessica Ochoa and Kim-D.C. They’ll explore historic berlyn Denney. Both ladies sites and national landmarks, will receive $500 scholarships. meet congressional leaders and We’re proud to support out-gain a behind-the-scenes look at our standing students like our fi nalists nation’s capital. Youth Tour is an en-and we are excited for their futures. riching experience that’s been inspiring Stay tuned for updates from the Youth students since 1964! Tour adventure this summer! The path to Youth Tour began with an