WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded the efforts of the students who served Arkansas as interns in his Washington office this summer. 

“These sharp and motivated students have been a great help to the people of Arkansas during their time in Washington. I appreciate their dedication to helping my staff address issues concerning Arkansans and providing vital services. They truly have taken advantage of the unique opportunities available to them in our nation’s capital,” Boozman said.

Alex Luelf, Beckett McDowell, Charlie Louree, Colin Keady, Cooper Monroe, Kate Covington, Nicholas Herlevic, Noah Sanders and Sarah Spakes completed a five-week internship in the senator’s Washington office. 

Constituent relations were their primary duty. Additionally, they assisted the legislative and communications teams with various aspects of their work. Each intern was also afforded the chance to shadow the senator, a unique opportunity giving them rare insight into the inner workings of the U.S. Senate.  

Alex Luelf is from Mountain Home. He attended Mountain Home High School and is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in finance.  

Beckett McDowell, from Bentonville, is a rising senior at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. In May he will graduate with a degree in economics and international relations. 

Charlie Louree is from Rogers and graduated from Rogers High School. Charlie is a rising senior at Benedictine College in Kansas where he is majoring in marketing and plays football.

Colin Keady is a native of Alma. He is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas completing two honors degrees in political science and agricultural leadership. For his undergraduate research, Colin is researching youth political involvement and hosting a leadership development conference. 

Cooper Monroe is from Little Rock where he graduated from Catholic High School. He is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas where he is majoring in finance and is minoring in history.   

Kate Covington is from McLean, Virginia. She is a “Double Hoo,” having graduated in May with her master of public policy from the University of Virginia after earning a bachelor’s degree in foreign affairs last year.

Nicholas Herlevic is a Bentonville native. He is a graduate of Haas Hall Academy and is currently a rising senior at the University of Alabama majoring in finance and economics with a minor in real estate. 

Noah Sanders is from Little Rock where he graduated from Baptist Prep High School. He is a rising senior at Ouachita Baptist University where he is double majoring in political science and biblical studies.

Sarah Spakes is a 2019 graduate of Benton High School. She is a rising senior at Ouachita Baptist University where she is earning a bachelor of arts in political science and public history.

Learn more about internship opportunities in Boozman’s Washington and state offices here.

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