2025 Washington Youth Tour Winners

Laura Victor is a high school Honors Roll junior who’s involved in NACC (Native America Culture Club) and FFA (Future Farmers of America). Laura enjoys spending her time beading, fishing, painting, taking pictures, being with her family and friends, and helping out with her Tribe. She aspires to study Business Administration after high school and hopes to one day start her own business.

Natalee Ballard is a junior at Safford High school. She is one of the captains of their Cheer Team who loves choreographing routines for both cheer and dance. She also is a dancer at the Safford Dance Academy. Natalee is a member of the National Honors Society who is even taking college credit hours to ideally become an EMT. After high school, Natalee wants to be a paramedic who studies premed and eventually becomes a doctor/surgeon as she’s always wanted to be in the medical field- especially to help children. As a NHS Member, she volunteers for the community for various organizations. She’s also involved with the Mini Monster Program, and in the GIFT Program so she can become an EMT.

Naveah Boone is a junior at Fort Thomas high school who loves roller skating, writing, and learning new things. As both a high school and college cosmetology student, she doesn’t have much time for extracurricular activities. However, she’s found the time to be involved in the GIFT Program, FFA, and being a manager for the football team. After graduating, Neveah hopes to be a cosmetologist, but would also settle for being a business leader or CEO.

Phoebe Tarnutzer is a Safford High School junior who loves spending time outdoors for nearly any reason, but especially being in the mountains. Phoebe is a National Honor Society member who has proudly maintained her 4.0 all high school. She also is in the GIFT Program for healthcare, and has taken an eclectic assortment of classes. As someone who puts her entire heart and soul into everything she does, it’s not surprising that she is deeply involved in the community of the Gila Valley, nor is it surprising that she made the Varsity tennis team her first year. After highschool, Phoebe hopes to go to college to become a radiologist.

Sadie Dorr is a junior at Thatcher High School who enjoys playing the piano, running, spending time with her family, hanging out with her friends, baking, and playing sports. Several sports such as track, soccer, and cross country take up her time as well as show choir. She’s a National Honor Society member who has been involved in several service projects in her community. Sadie’s inclusive, kind, and uplifing personality coupled with her love of learning are fuelling her hopes of attending college to be a dental hygienist, nurse, or early childhood educator.

Camden Bryce is a Pima High School junior who enjoys being Drum Major for the school marching band and playing on the varsity football team. Besides watching TV and reading, Camden has unique interests in swordplay, Star Wars, Medieval and ancient warfare logistics, and playing Yu-Gi-Oh! with his brothers. Camden likes to sing and act. He’s been in 6 plays, sang in various choirs, and played in many community sports leagues. He’s received many academic awards including 3 Outstanding Drum Major awards and 3 Student of the Month recognitions. He’s also a participant in the GIFT Program in Healthcare. Since they allegedly make good money and can live almost anywhere, Camden hopes to be a Pharmacist after graduating High School.

Chloe Skinner is a junior at Pima High School who enjoys being outside, reading, and playing on the  high school volleyball team. As a student taking Culinary, she’s a member of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She’s started her own business selling homemade pies, and helped build wheelchair ramps for Texans in need. As someone who is hardworking and eager to learn who loves meeting new people and hearing their stories, it’s no wonder that she loves traveling. Chloe aspires to become a doctor after attending medical school following high school graduation.