Humphreys High School senior Ava Ellis and Wiesbaden High School junior Michael Carbone represented the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. The prestigious program brought together student leaders from across the nation and DoWEA schools overseas for a weeklong deep dive into civic leadership and the federal government.
Carbone and Ellis joined delegates in visiting all three branches of government, including the Supreme Court, the White House, the State Department, and multiple congressional offices. For Ellis, who hopes to pursue a career in foreign service, the experience was particularly meaningful. “Being able to hear from Alabama Senator...
03.11.2026 | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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A Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific administrator has been awarded the second highest award provided to civilian employees within agencies of the U.S. federal government.
