It s exciting that some of our students have been afforded such an extraordinary opportunity, Congressman Jack Kingston said. Secretary Powell receives hundreds of invitations, and for him to pick our kids says a lot about them and the Chatham County Youth Commission. We could not be any happier, said Chatham County Youth Commission Director, Van Johnson. Our students work really hard all year and this trip is not only a fantastic opportunity, but is going to be a tremendous learning experience, Johnson added. The Youth Commission was formed almost ten years ago by Chatham County Commissioner, Dr. Priscilla Thomas.
Students work closely with community leaders on projects that effect youth.
I want to thank Chatham County Commissioner Dr. Priscilla Thomas for her innovative idea to start the Youth Commission, Kingston said. Through her vision, hundreds of students have not only helped others, but are now being trained as future leaders. We couldn t be prouder that some of them are headed to Washington for this historic meeting with role model and true American hero Colin Powell.