CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. - The Wyoming National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program’s fifth class will graduate on June 15 at the Guernsey-Sunrise High School gymnasium, in Guernsey.

Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer, and Susan Thomas, with the Craig and Susan Thomas Foundation, are scheduled to speak during the 1 p.m. ceremony.

Nineteen cadets have spent the last 5 1/2 months at the Youth ChalleNGe residence program, located at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center. Core components of the program include academics, citizenship, life-coping skills, civic service, leadership and physical fitness.

“These cadets are educated and willing to take on the responsibilities of adulthood as responsible citizens,” said Joe Michaels, Wyoming National Guard Youth ChalleNGe director. “Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe empowers at-risk youth wanting to live the American Dream.”

Applications for the next Youth ChalleNGe class, beginning on July 12, are being accepted.

For information about the Wyoming Youth ChalleNGe Program, cadet applications, or information on becoming a mentor, visit the Web site at http://www.ngycp.org/state/wy or call the program at (307) 836-7502.