2008 NFHS NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

This summer, over 300 students from across the United States who participate in interscholastic athletics and fine arts activity programs will attend the 2008 NFHS National Student Leadership Conference.  This one-of-a-kind event will be held on July 17-20, 2008 at the Downtown Indianapolis Hilton in Indianapolis, IN. 

The NFHS National Student Leadership Conference will provide a unique forum for students to address the contemporary issues that impact a young person being a leader and role model.  The curriculum of the conference will focus on respect, positive values, perspective, sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, community service and self-evaluation.  These components will be addressed in small and large group discussions led by college and adult facilitators, as well as guest speakers sharing their stories of overcoming challenges, perseverance and celebrating their talents.

Thanks to a generous grant from T-Mobile USA, Inc., the conference registration fee, transportation to and from Indianapolis, housing and all meals are provided free to registered student delegates. 

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) will be selecting six students (most likely three female and three male) from the Class of 2009 and 2010 to participate in this unique leadership offering.  These students will be accompanied to Indianapolis by members of the MIAA Student Services Staff.  Special state specific meetings will take place throughout the conference.  At the conclusion of this conference, the six student delegates will serve as the 2008-09 MIAA Student Advisory Committee and leaders of the MIAA Student Ambassador Program throughout the following school year.

If you are a member of the Class of 2009 or 2010 and would like to apply for an opportunity to attend the 2008 NFHS National Student Leadership Conference, please answer the following questions:

1)      What does developing leadership skills through sports and activities mean to you
and how do you put your beliefs into practice in your school and community?

2)      Why should you be chosen to attend the 2008 NFHS National Student Leadership
Conference?

Your answers to these questions, along with your principal’s signature should be faxed to 508-541-9888 (attn: Peter Smith) no later than Wednesday, April 16.  The six students who are selected to attend this conference will be notified immediately and preparations will be made for travel, etc. 

If you have any questions about this conference, please contact the MIAA Student Services Department at 508-541-7997.