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FS student accepted into leadership program
Meredith Hill, a student at Fort Scott Middle School, has been accepted into People to People World Leadership Forum.
Hill will join a select group of students in Washington D.C., Sept. 14-19, to study leadership and explore some of the United States most prominent monuments and institutions.
From Capitol Hill to the Smithsonian Institute, and from Gettysburg National Military Park to the International Spy Museum, Hill will examine the characteristics of American leadersip during times of national challenge and prosperity.
Forum delegates will also participate in small-group discussions and exercises to experience first-hand how successful leaders develop strategies, make decisions, build consensus and foster change.
Hill was nominated and accepted for the honor based on outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential.
The program is coordinated by People to People Leadership Programs to fufill the vision President Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship when he founded People to People during his presidency in 1956.
According to the Web site, these are a few facts about the group.
* Over 400,000 people have participated in the programs
* Since 2000 more than $1,000,000 in scholarships have been provided to program participants
* More than 400,000 volunteer hours have been served by students on People to People programs
* We have had participants from more than 100 countries in our programs
* Mission Statement: People to People Ambassador Programs organizes and promotes global educational travel opportunities to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, making the world a better place for future generations.
* People to People's Leadership Programs are designed to help develop and grow tomorrow's leaders.
* Students from over 100 countries have come together on People to People Leadership programs.
For additional information please visit www.wlfleaders.org, or www.peopletopeople.com