You Go Luc.

I recieved an e-mail from my sister tonight. My twelve year old nephew is achieving some national recognition. He is a very accomplished viola player and now, my sister tells us that:

Lucas was nominated last Spring to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference this Fall in Washington, D.C. He will be representing his school and attending the conference from Saturday, September 26 –Thursday, October 1. Lucas is very excited about this trip and feels honored to be a part of it.

A little background on the Conference: “the purpose of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference is to honor and inspire the most exceptional middle school students in the nation, distinguished by their academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to excellence, desire to succeed, and maturity, and to reinforce the virtues of leadership, citizenship, and democracy while using Washington, D. C. as their classroom. They will have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of today’s leaders and work with other students from across the nation”.

Below is an excerpt from the press release.

LOCAL STUDENTS TO WALK IN FOOTSTEPS OF U.S. LEADERS
Junior National Young Leaders Conference Offers Historic Perspectives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This fall, over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States will take part in an extraordinary leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Themed Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to create the Future, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership while enhancing their leadership skills and abilities. They will not only understand the key concepts of leadership, but to apply them in their everyday lives…….

PonderingDave's comments. I am just so very proud of my nephew. He is a very talented individual. I look forward to hearing about this conference.