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Rish selected as National Scholar
Abbey, the daughter of Robert and Wanda Rish of Thomasville, was nominated by Tammy Brasell at Thomasville High School as an outstanding individual who has achieved academic excellence and possesses strong leadership potential. During the six-day program, the NYLC will provide scholars with the opportunity to interact with a variety of personnel who operate within the three branches of government, the news media and the international community. "NYLC prepares students to serve our country well, whether that means as elected officials in our nation's capital, as active members within communities around the world or as intelligent, creative and responsible members of the work force," said Mike Lasday, executive director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the organization that sponsors the conference. "Through a series of simulations, we place these young leaders in the proverbial driver's seat on a variety of issues facing our country today. Their determination, as shown within the conference, is a good indicator of the types of leaders we will see in the future." Past highlights of this program have included welcoming remarks by a current or former member of Congress, made from the floor of the House of Representatives - a privilege that is seldom afforded to other groups. Students have also had opportunities
to interact with prominent members of the Washington press corps at the National Press Club, in addition to meeting with senators and representatives or appointed staff members to discuss important issues facing the nation.
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