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Show The Dixie Sun May 9, 1995 Iige 3 Young, Jensen intern in D.C. By DANIEL BIDDULPH and MARY JANE REBER the dixie sun Two Dixie College students will spend part of with politicians in the the next year nation's capital as interns for Utah GOP Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett. Natalie Young, a Dixie College sophomore, is currently serving the spring quarter internship hob-nobbi- Hatch. "Pm very excited for the opportunity to work in Washington D.C.," Young said. "Political science is the emphasis of my studies and I look forward to working with Sen. Hatch. This will give d the differme the opportunity to view ent facets of government." Young, the daughter of David and Mary Ann Young, grew up in St. George and graduated from Dixie High School. Young is a political science and English major. She was a member of the Rebelettes drill team, participated in student activity planning and is an honor student planning to graduate this spring with an associate's degree. While attending Dixie High, Young was a Sterling Scholar in social science, a member of the Dixie High drill team and a recipient of the Diamond D Award, an award for students who surpass other students in school service. Young was also on the Dixie High journalism staff for two years and she participated in musical profor first-han- ductions. Matt Jensen, publicity vice president of ASDC, interviewed for a senatorial internship on April 25, and will be one of the five student interns working for Bennett in Washington D.C. this summer. Jensen will be running errands, doing research and writing media releases for Bennett. "I basically do whatever he needs done," Jensen said. "I have experience and will be a 'jack of all trades' for him." Jensen does not know which committee he will be working with yet, but when asked, he said he wanted to work with the Energy, Natural of the Resources, and Health Appropriation committee. "I am familiar with the Wilderness Bill and the health care plans coming up," Jensen said. "I grew up in Littlefield, Ariz., and I am familiar with the effect of the wilderness on the cattleman. have done a lot of research on health care. feel that I have a lot to offer to that committee." Jensen will begin his internship June 12 and will end in late August. "The internship more or less is for students to participate in a 'hands-oexperience with the government," Jensen said. "We will see how the government runs and see what our representatives are doing for us." Jensen interviewed with Dixie Minson, Bennett's assistant in Salt Lake City, for the job. Jensen provided examples of his writing, a resume and letters of recommendation. Interns were chosen based on merit and accomplishment. "I owe my internship to George Rampton," Jensen said. "1 took a modem American history class from him during Winter quarter. I le knew of my interest in government and started the ball rolling. He opened a door to me I couldn't have done by myself." Jensen will pay his way to and from Washington D.C., but will receive $600 a month for rent and expenses. 1 TWISTIN' THE MIGHT AWAY 1 n' Dixie students Sara Campbell and Ryan Nelson enjoy a slow dance Saturday night at the Dixie College fountain during MORR The annual dance is a womans choice and is a spoof MORP is prom spelled backwards. on all of the proms You made a pact; you said youd be friends for life. But graduation is just around the corner... and so is reality. It will be a challenge just to stay in touch. Preserve your greatest college memories with The Dixie Yearbook. Student Presale Continues This Week $10 CASH ONLY (no checks) Books will be distributed on campus May 23 and 24. |