People-to-People: Rosalia student will join Celtic tour

Rosalia

Rayna Charles, daughter of David and Tanya Charles, will travel as a People-to-People Student Ambassador to England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for 19 days in June. The Celtic Heritage Tour will explore an incredible land famous for its majestic castles, intriguing cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes and leprechauns.

Rayne, 16, is ending her sophomore year at Rosalia High School.

She will train as a soldier at a medieval encampment and immerse herself in a different culture during a home stay with an Irish family. Rayna will see a demonstration involving weapons, kilts and clans.

To help pay for her trip, Rayna has done a variety of fund-raising projects. Prizes for a raffle were drawn March 16 at a St. Patrick’s Day-themed breakfast at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. Penni and John Barringer and Jim and Diane Nebel stepped in with their years of breakfast experience. In addition, many family, friends and local businesses have generously donated funds.

Rayna, her mom and grandmother published a collection of 183 recipes which is on sale at Main Street Books in Colfax, Rosalia Coffee, the Bank of Fairfield, the Gifted Grannies and the Brass Rail in Rosalia and at Holiday’s Hallmark in Spokane. They will also be for sale at Rosalia Battle Days.

After her return, Rayna will develop a presentation of her experiences to share with the public.