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Podcast contest

Tuesday | July 21, 2020
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Two local high school students are competing with students from across South Carolina for a chance at a $5,000 college scholarship in a competition sponsored by the state’s electric cooperatives. Both were participants in a virtual experience earlier this summer.

 

The students were originally selected for a once-in-a-lifetime experience—a trip to Washington, D.C.— in June, where they would connect with other young men and women to learn about electric cooperatives and federal government issues. The COVID-19 outbreak forced the cancellation of both in-person events. However, the students were able to connect virtually June 19-26.

 

During the experience, the students heard from state leaders including Gov. Henry McMaster, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and other state leaders. The students also learned how they could compete for the $5,000 college scholarship by working in teams to create an audio podcast that explains how the COVID-19 crisis has affected their lives.

 

The nine local students competing for the scholarship include:

  1. Mae Collins, of Georgetown, representing Santee Electric Cooperative
  2. Ki Maple, of Greeleyville, representing Santee Electric Cooperative

The winning group of student podcast producers will be chosen by a panel of journalists, including Craig Melvin of NBC’s TODAY show, Kenneth Moton from ABC’s World News Now and Cindi Scoppe and Avery Wilks from The Post and Courier newspaper. Each participant in the winning group will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The winner announcement will take place during a live WebEx event on Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. Interested media can join the live event here.

To listen to Mae Collins' group podcast, click here.

To listen to Ki Maple's group podcast, click here.

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    • About Santee Electric Cooperative
      • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
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      • Management Team
    • Annual Meeting
    • Service Rates, Rules And Regulations
    • Capital Credits
    • Integrated Resource Plan
    • SEC How-To
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • My Energy Resources
    • Energy Programs
    • Help My House
    • Energy Tips and Tools
    • HomeServe
    • Green Power Website
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Solar Information
  • My Community
    • Community Programs
    • South Carolina Living
    • SEC in Schools
    • Washington Youth Tour/ Cooperative Youth Summit
    • Bright Ideas
    • Operation Round Up
    • Economic Development
    • Cooperative LIGHT
  • My Safety
    • Electric Safety
    • Safety Awareness
    • ABC's of Electricity
    • Safety Quiz
  • My Storm Center
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