Kayla Lewis to Attend GYLC

(October 2006) RHS junior Kayla Lewis has been chosen to be a representative to the Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC), a 13-day summit in Europe made up of students from all over the world.

At the October 24th Board of Education meeting, Riverhead resident Bobby Brown read the letter Kayla Lewis received describing her upcoming adventure as a Global Young Leaders Conference representative. She was then congratulated warmly by the audience and by each member of the Board of Education and the District Administration.

According to the letter, "Each session of the Global Young Leaders Conference is designed to educate, inspire, and motivate students by giving them the opportunity to explore cultural differences firsthand, challenge diplomatic skills daily, build confidence and enhance decision-making skills in an exciting atmosphere that is challenging and fun. . . Students return home from GYLC with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens and future leaders in an international community."

Kayla will have time to tour in Washington, DC and meet with President Bush and other high level government officials. The GYLC has both an American and a European Conference. As a representative to the GYLC, she will also qualify for travel to Vienna, Austria, Budapest, Hungary, and Prague.

Kayla's science teacher, Dan Haffner, nominated her for this opportunity.

"She's the type of student who goes above and beyond," states Mr. Haffner. "I'm very happy that she's going to have this amazing opportunity."

Kayla is an excellent student and hopes to own her own business some day.

Coming soon: A personal statement from Kayla.