Today, Rep. Pettigrew gave the keynote at Eastern Washington University‘s Get Connected Event. The conference puts underrepresented high school students on college campuses, examining career options and talking with other students in similar situations. Several hundred teens came out on their lunch to hear Rep. Pettigrew’s inspiring advice! Sharing his story with them, Rep. Pettigrew discussed six ideas that transformed his life – taking him from academic struggles and adversity to a local and state business and community leader.