AHS student attends leadership conference

Marissa Matthew

Marissa Matthew, an 11th grader at Agoura High School, attended the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) from July 29 to Aug. 8 in Washington, D.C. The program invites high school students—based on scholastic merit, community involvement and leadership contributions—to interact with today’s national leaders.

NYLC scholars work through many issues facing the nation today through a series of simulations and meet face-to-face with members of the U.S. Congress or their staff as well as other influential personalities.

Matthew had the opportunity to interact with a panel of journalists from UPI, Newsweek, CNN and National Public Radio at the National Press Club. She sought answers regarding national and international current events, as well as advice and perspectives on how to start a career in journalism.

According to Matthew, one highlight of the program was a simulated newscast that she produced, which was videotaped to be reviewed and critiqued by Matthew and her peers.