Frankfort Student To Take Part In Young Leaders Conference

Frankfort IL

22 June, 2021

4:35 PM

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Press release from Envision: June 22, 2021 Frankfort, IL. – This summer, Bryson Das from Frankfort will join outstanding Middle School students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC Junior National Young Leaders Conference is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. Bryson was nominated to attend the conference to represent Hickory Creek Middle School in Frankfort. In addition to participating in Mathletes, National Jr Honors Society, Scholastic Bowl and Geography Bee, Bryson is also passionate about sports. He plays baseball for Hickory Creek Middle School and the Rawlings Tigers. With dreams of working in Finance, Bryson is looking forward to gaining the hands-on experience that the conference provides. "As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Bryson to meet, work, and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country," said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. "Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of our programs. At the JrNYLC, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel inhigh school, college, and the workplace. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success." For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world—and themselves—in new ways. This press release was produced by Envision. The views expressed here are the author's own.