WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tyson Morgan of Lewiston has been selected to participate in the National Young Leaders Conference from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.

The conference is a leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. Morgan will be one of approximately 350 outstanding scholars from around the country at the session.

The theme is “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today.” Morgan will interact with key elected officials, political appointees and newsmakers in an exploration of the three branches of government, the news media and the international community.

Morgan will also participate in a number of leadership skill-building activities and simulations. In a role-play activity, “If I Were President,” students will act as the president and cabinet members responding to an international crisis. Students will also participate in “Testing the Constitution,” in which they examine Supreme Court cases. The conference culminates with the Model Congress, in which scholars assume the roles of U.S. representatives and debate, amend and vote on proposed mock legislation.

For additional information, visit www.cylc.org.