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The 2025 Junior, Youth, and Young Adult Ambassadors were announced during National Grange Recognition Night on Friday, November 15th. This announcement celebrated the remarkable individuals selected to represent the Grange at the national level in the coming year.<\/p>\n
This year, two outstanding candidates were selected as National Junior Grange Ambassadors for the 2025 Grange year.<\/p>\n
Justin Dusko of Pennsylvania, a member of Virginville Junior Grange and the son of Nancy and Jason Dusko, is an 8th grader who plays trumpet in his school band. He is a fourth-generation Granger.<\/p>\n
Laci Liles of North Carolina, a member of Juniper Grange and the daughter of Joshua and Anna Liles, is a 7th grader who participates in the Beta Club and sings in her school choir.<\/p>\n
When asked about the upcoming year, Justin said, \u201cIt feels great to be selected. I\u2019m very in awe of everything still, but very excited for the year to come and see where this Ambassadorship takes me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laci added, \u201cThe thing I\u2019m looking forward to most is going to regionals and going to different Grange camps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outgoing National Junior Grange Ambassador Gayle Reyburn reflected on her term, stating, \u201cIt has been such an honor to serve as the 2023-2024 National Junior Grange Ambassador. The year was filled with so many amazing opportunities that I am thankful for and will always remember.\u201d To the new Ambassadors, she offered advice: \u201cI\u2019m so excited for the new National Ambassador Team. I know they\u2019re going to have a great year filled with awesome opportunities and experiences. I encourage them to not stress too much during the year and to enjoy every moment because it will go by so fast.\u201d<\/p>\n
Congratulations to Justin and Laci!<\/p>\n
2025 Youth and Young Adult Ambassadors The Youth and Young Adult programs also had a strong field of candidates this year, with four applicants for Youth Ambassadors and three for Young Adult Ambassadors.<\/p>\n
Carter Settle (NC) \u2013 Little Mountain Grange #601
Melissa Kudsk (WA) \u2013 Haynie Grange #169
Taylor Rogers (NC) \u2013 Camp Grange #1299
Shae Smith (PA) \u2013 Elizabethtown Grange #2076<\/p>\n
JC Junkman (OR) \u2013 Clarkes Grange #261
Desira Rickenbach (PA) \u2013 Virginville Grange #1832
Ashlan Smith (PA) \u2013 Elizabethtown Grange #2076<\/p>\n
The 2025 Youth Ambassadors are Taylor Rogers of North Carolina and Shae Smith of Pennsylvania. Ashlan Smith of Pennsylvania was named the Young Adult Ambassador.<\/p>\n
Taylor shared, \u201cI\u2019m really honored to be selected as the Youth Ambassador because I never thought I\u2019d make it this far in the Grange. I didn\u2019t grow up in the Grange, and seeing my growth is really cool in a place I never thought I\u2019d be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shae expressed excitement about serving alongside Ashlan, stating, \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to being Youth Ambassador so much with Ash. When we were representing Pennsylvania together, it was fantastic in itself, and being able to now do that again on the National level just has me so excited.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ashlan said, \u201cI am very excited to be named Young Adult Ambassador. I\u2019m looking forward to traveling and the opportunity to connect with new members and see how other Granges and other states work.\u201d<\/p>\n
The outgoing Junior, Youth, and Young Adult Ambassador teams passed off their sashes during the ceremony.<\/p>\n
Outgoing Young Adult Ambassador Ashley Holloman said, \u201cIt has been an honor this past year to serve as the National Outstanding Young Patron. I have been able to talk about Grange in my classroom, community, and to new people all around the US. When I began this year, my goal was to advocate for Grange and to share the Grange story. It has been an honor to do that this year!\u201d<\/p>\n
Outgoing Youth Ambassador Asheton Medlin advised the incoming team: \u201cI hope you guys have the best year and take our youth program to new heights.\u201d Reflecting on her term, she said, \u201cIt has been an honor to represent our youth during this year of change, progress, and growth!\u201d<\/p>\n
Outgoing Youth Ambassador Garrett Phelps added, \u201cI wish the next team good luck with your year. Remember that you are the only one who can make your year memorable.\u201d Reflecting on his experience, he said, \u201cIt\u2019s been an honor to serve the National Grange and interact with the members. Thank you for allowing me to make a difference and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Congratulations to all the new ambassadors as they embark on a year of growth, service, and connection!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"