Bayside Academy

Congratulations to Bayside Academy rising senior Farrah Lane on an unforgettable experience representing our community through the Baldwin EMC Youth Tour!
Farrah joined students from across Alabama and more than 1,500 student leaders from around the nation for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., after first participating in a leadership weekend in Montgomery. Along the way, she explored our nation's capital, toured historic landmarks, visited the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and Smithsonian museums, and even had the opportunity to meet with Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
More importantly, the experience helped Farrah discover something about herself. Through conversations, networking, and firsthand exposure to careers in government, she realized her passion lies in medicine. Inspired by the trip and her summer internship at Mobile Infirmary, she now plans to pursue biology and a future in healthcare.
"The tour helped to narrow down the list of career paths I am considering for my future. Prior to the trip, I was considering law or maybe a career as a senator, but after visiting DC with youth tour I realized that I lacked interest in those paths. I am so grateful to have realized this in high school..." Farrah shared.
She also encourages future Bayside juniors to apply, calling it "a valuable experience for anyone to learn more about their nation's capital and the people who lead it."
We're proud of Farrah for representing Bayside Academy, Baldwin EMC, and Baldwin County with excellence leadership. Congratulations, Farrah—we can't wait to see where your journey leads next!