Fort Bend Independent School District NEWS RELEASE FROM COMMUNITY RELATIONS Keryn Miles, Communications Specialist keryn.miles@fortbendisd.com    281.634.1100

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Settlers Way Elementary Student Attends Lone Star Leadership Academy

FORT BEND ISD - Settlers Way Elementary School fifth-grader, Nicholas Ilagan, recently traveled to the Dallas/Fort Worth area as a participant in Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy this summer. He was chosen based on his outstanding academic success, demonstrated leadership ability, a recommendation by his teacher Kimberly Taylor, and his involvement in school and community activities.

The Lone Star Leadership Academy provides unique opportunities for outstanding students in grades 5-8 to learn about the Spirit of Texas and what it truly means to be from the Lone Star State. Participants discuss what they learned, complete problem solving and decision-making simulations, exercise creativity and practice presentation skills in leadership groups. In addition, participants have fun meeting other students from across the state and making new friends while adding to their resume of academic achievements, developing leadership skills, and bringing home a wealth of information to supplement what they are learning in school.

Nicholas is the son of Joseph and Venus Ilagan. [photo]

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