WASHINGTON - Lane Johnson, a student at Denio School, will travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in a People to People World Leadership Forum.
Johnson, along with fellow students from around the world, will take part in touring the Gettysburg National Military Park, and visiting various memorials, including Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Johnson will also tour the National Museum of American History, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and take part in a top secret breakfast and visit at the International Spy Museum. The program will be topped off with a dinner cruise celebration on the Potomac River.
Throughout the course of the program in Washington, Johnson will learn about leadership and how iconic leaders throughout history have handled world events. Various hands-on activities, relevant professional speakers, small-group workshops and visits to significant memorials, museums and monuments will provide Johnson with insights on the importance and essential need for informed and inspired world leaders.
"I am most excited about traveling to the Gettysburg National Military Park, touring the Spy Museum and seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier," said Johnson. "I am interested in traveling with People to People, because I want to go to Washington, D.C., and learn about the history of our country."
The People to People World Leadership Forum offers students a unique blend of specialized educational, leadership and cultural exposure through a variety of programs, as well as an itinerary filled with the highlights of the hosting community. While in Washington, Johnson will have the opportunity to create lifelong memories and form lasting friendships with other Leadership Ambassadors from around the world.
Participants in People to People World Leadership Forums often experience life-changing shifts in their attitudes toward personal responsibility, global leadership and cultural diversity, returning home with enhanced leadership skills and self-confidence.
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