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Khanh Doan couldn't believe it.

Last month, the Mariner senior received word that she was one of two students in Washington state selected to participate in the annual United States Senate Youth Program. Doan had to reread the email to make sure.

"I was very surprised and shocked," Doan said. "I was overjoyed and very grateful for the opportunity."

The United States Senate Youth Program was created in 1962, and its purpose is "to increase young Americans' understanding of the interrelationship of the three branches of government, the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and app...