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GIRARD —
Alexandra Hughes, Scammon, a Girard High School student, has been selected to represent Kansas as a national youth delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment, to be held June 23-28 at George Mason University.
She has been awarded the opportunity to join a group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of leadership in environmental sciences and conservation. Hughes was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies.
National Geographic and the National Zoo partner with George Mason University to present the event, which will feature faculty, guest speakers and access to elite D.C. practitioners. Delegates will gain an insider look at environmental science, policy and conservation issues.
Alexandra Hughes, Scammon, a Girard High School student, has been selected to represent Kansas as a national youth delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment, to be held June 23-28 at George Mason University.
She has been awarded the opportunity to join a group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of leadership in environmental sciences and conservation. Hughes was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies.
National Geographic and the National Zoo partner with George Mason University to present the event, which will feature faculty, guest speakers and access to elite D.C. practitioners. Delegates will gain an insider look at environmental science, policy and conservation issues.
