Student Visits
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Enzi, Thomas and Cubin Welcome WY All-State Marching Band to Washington
Senators Craig Thomas and Mike Enzi and Representative Barbara Cubin stand in the center of the Wyoming All-State Marching Band during their visit to Washington, DC.
The band came to the nation's capital to march in the Inaugural Parade.
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Wyoming Prudential Spirit of Community Award Winners
Senator Michael Enzi congratulates Chelsie Gorzalka of Clearmont(left) and Tabetha Waits of Rawlins(right) on their selection as Wyoming's two top youth volunteers in the 2002 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. They spoke about their efforts with Senator Enzi at a reception held in honor of the award winners on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Chelsie was honored for presenting puppet plays throughout Wyoming to educate the young people of the state about the dangers of tobacco and drugs. Tabetha was recognized for organizing "You Can't Break Our Stride," an all school Walkathon that raised nearly $10,000 to help victims and families affected by the events of September 11.
Enzi said his thanks and his congratulations go out to Chelsie and Tabetha and to everyone who participated in this program in Wyoming and throughout the United States. -
Enzi, Thomas and Closeup Students Make Perfect Equation
107 Wyoming students
+ 17 Wyoming teachers
+ 2 Wyoming Senators
= A Smart Bunch!
U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and Craig Thomas met with over 100 students and teachers from all over Wyoming during their stay in Washington, D.C. The students were attending the educational program Close Up and got to stay in the nation's capitol for one week. Sen. Enzi and Sen. Thomas met with the group on the Capitol steps on Thursday morning to welcome them and answer their questions. Sen. Enzi talked to the Wyomingites about everything from debt reduction to the Elian Gonzales issue. The students and teachers are from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Cody High School, Hot Springs High School, Saratoga High School, Riverton High School, Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Moorcroft High School, Powell High School, Tongue River High School, and Midwest High School. -
Casper Children's Chorale Tours Washington
Over 80 children and their sponsors sang at the foot of the Capitol Building steps on Monday morning and took time between songs to chat with U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo. The Children's Chorale from Casper includes children in 4th-8th grade. The Chorale also sang at the Kennedy Center on Monday night. -
National Guard Youth Foundation Reception
Senator Enzi greeted Cadets Kyle Alexy of Afton, Andrew Olsen of Cheyenne, Louis Oldman of Arapahoe, and Alex Whitebird of St. Stephens at the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program Reception held in Washington, D.C Wednesday. He congratulated them on their impending completion of the five and a half month, boot camp style program aimed at giving high school dropouts a second chance.
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Enzi greets Congressional Youth Leadership Council students
Senator Enzi greeted Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) students Ben Norberg of Powell and Eden Penman of Rawlins in Washington, D.C. recently. The students visited with Enzi as part of the educational leadership events CYLC offers that are designed to inspire outstanding youth to reach their full leadership potential. -
Enzi greets Senate Page
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., greeted Kayleigh Schaefer of Gillette in Washington, D.C office. Kayleigh was nominated by Enzi to serve as a Senate Page for the summer. Her job includes: delivering correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional Complex, preparing the Chamber for Senate session, taking messages for senators, and carrying bills and amendments to the presiding officer’s desk. Kayleigh is the daughter of Greg and Lori Schaefer of Gillette.
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Enzi greets Presidential Classroom Student
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., greeted Carmen Meeks of Big Piney in his Washington, D.C. office. Carmen visited Enzi while she visited as a participant of the Presidential Classroom Law and Justice in a Democracy Program which gives students the opportunity to gain insight into the justice system. While visiting the nation’s capital students were able to prepare legal briefs on constitutional issues, argue cases before a panel of attorneys, visit congressional staff and listen to speakers from the Justice Department. -
Matthew Perish Visit
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., greeted Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) student Matthew Parish of Laramie in Washington, D.C. Aug 3, 2006. Matthew visited with Enzi as part of the educational leadership events CYLC offers that are designed to inspire outstanding youth to reach their full leadership potential. -
Senator Enzi and Thermopolis youth share common thread
Washington D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., recently congratulated 12 year old Laurel Leonhardt of Thermopolis, a member of the Hot Springs County 4-H and a sixth grader at the Senator's own alma mature Thermopolis Middle School May 8, 2007. Upon meeting the two realized that they share more than attending the same grade school but also a unique ability, quilting.
Leonhardt was selected among thousands of applicants to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award which is given to young people from across the country each year for exemplary volunteer service. Leonhardt's community project self titled "Homemade Hugs" involves Leonhardt hand making quilts which she gives to law enforcement officers in her town to keep in their patrol cars for anyone in need of a 'hug'.
Enzi explained to Leonhardt, who has been sewing since age five, that he also taught how to quilt when he was young by his grandmother and mother. Leonhardt has made 12 quilts already since starting the project.
In addition to receiving a personal congratulations from Indianapolis Colts quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning at the 12th annual award ceremony, Leonhardt also received $1,000. When asked if she planned on using the money for college Leonhardt responded that she had other intentions for the funds a "Volkswagen Bug."
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Chance Phelps
May 23, 2007 - Washington, D.C. - Chance Phelps, 23, of Jackson recently met with U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., in Enzi's Washington office. Phelps took a break from his internship at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock, Md. to meet with Enzi. The two discussed Phelps's future career plans to become a Merchant Marine. After his internship this summer Phelps will be returning to Main Maritime Academy for his final year in the engineering department.The Main Maritime Academy is a globally recognized academy that provides students with innovative training and education in engineering, engineering technology, marine science and logistics education. -
Gabrielle Reimann and Senator Enzi
Washington, D.C. - Gabrielle Reimann, 8, and her parents Larry and Kimberly Reimann of Casper, visited U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo ., in his Washington D.C. office June 6, 2007. Gabrielle, a second grade student at Crest Hill Elementary, wanted Enzi to have a copy of her art that is one of 13 student projects being displayed in Washington D.C. The ArtLink Exhibition displays artwork from children around the world at Union Station from June 5 until June 24. VSA arts (Vision of an inclusive community, Strength through shared resources, Artistic expression that unites us all) chose Gabrielle’s work for the display. -
Reinmann Family with Senator Enzi
Washington, D.C. - Gabrielle Reimann, 8, and her parents Larry and Kimberly Reimann of Casper, visited U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo ., in his Washington D.C. office June 6, 2007. Gabrielle, a second grade student at Crest Hill Elementary, wanted Enzi to have a copy of her art that is one of 13 student projects being displayed in Washington D.C. The ArtLink Exhibition displays artwork from children around the world at Union Station from June 5 until June 24. VSA arts (Vision of an inclusive community, Strength through shared resources, Artistic expression that unites us all) chose Gabrielle’s work for the display. -
Senator Enzi meets with Wyoming FFA group
Washington D.C.- Junior class FFA from Little Snake River Valley School visited U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., in his Washington D.C. office June 7, 2007. The students were in Washington D.C. attending the FFA Washington Leadership Conference and visiting the sites. From left to right: Logan Adams, Chance Chriswell, Ryan Mikesell, Senator Enzi, Amy Foster and Ty Crawford.
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Enzi meets Thomas Smith
Washington, D.C. - Congressional Youth Leadership Conference High School student Thomas Smith, 15, of Eden visited U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., in his Washington, D.C. office July 13, 2007. During his time in the nation’s capital Thomas learned first hand how the government works by participating in simulated debates and acting out various roles such as government officials and foreign ambassadors. In their meeting, Enzi expressed the importance of Wyoming students getting involved in their community at a young age and encouraged Thomas to continue being active in government.
