Washington, D.C. – Christine Lynne Turner
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a Highlands Ranch resident and a Junior at Rock Canyon High School, has been selected to attend the 2005 Congressional Student Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. July 1st through the 10th. The CSLC is an invitational leadership program for our nation’s most academically talented and promising young leaders. Exceptional High School students, who have a record of academic achievement and extracurricular or community involvement, are invited to participate from across the United States and internationally.
Students choose from several academic areas including the Government & Politics, Global Business & Entrepreneurship, Intelligence, Diplomacy & National Security, Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Trial Advocacy, and Medicine & Healthcare. Through briefings and discussions with national and international leaders in the fields of study, and through realistic, hands-on simulations, students have the unique opportunity to experience leadership in action and to learn first-hand about the complexities of
decision-making in a chosen field or profession. By engaging in special interactive workshops and activities, students will learn and develop leadership skills, including effective communication, conflict resolution, team building and time management.
“They’ll develop confidence and maturity while gaining skills that will help them achieve success in high school, college and life. The CSLC commits itself to providing youth with unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, leadership and educational advancement,” says Dr. Gilbert Morris, Director of Faculty Development.
“Leadership is not just for those in our government and businesses,” says Chris M. Salamone, Esq., Founder and Executive Director of the CSLC. “Leadership begins with our young people – in their homes, their schools, and their communities – as they seek knowledge and understanding and work to improve the world around them.”
“Since 1989 I have had the privilege of seeing more than 30,000 exceptional students from over 51 countries learn first-hand about leadership and explore its role in a variety of educational disciplines. It’s my hope that the CSLC will give our young leaders the skills to help them along the road toward a successful and rewarding life of leadership.”
Further information on LeadAmerica and the CSLC can be found at www.leadamerica.org or by calling 1.866.FYI.LEAD (394.5323).###