A Message from Claes Nobel A Message from Outgoing Student Council Advisory Board Highlights New Student Council Mr. Nobel Speaks at People to People Conference at Georgetown University On July 2, NSHSS Chair Claes Nobel and Mary Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower and CEO of People to People, met with over 400 students participating in People to People programs in Gaston Hall at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. High school students in the pre-med program and pre-law program joined over 200 middle school students from the World Leadership Forum program to hear these two dignitaries share stories about their families, and to learn what they can do around the world to help promote peace and responsible citizenship. The students came from across the United States and 14 countries. After the speeches, students asked questions of Ms. Eisenhower and Mr. Nobel in a town hall meeting format. The program ended with a reception allowing the students to meet each other and to meet individually with Mr. Nobel and Ms. Eisenhower. Scholar's Day NSHSS celebrated its signature event, Scholar's Day, on May 1 in the Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. Advisory board members and guests gathered to honor and recognize over 300 members, including several scholarship recipients and student guest speakers. Mr. Nobel addressed the group with a stirring keynote speech in the historic Caucus Room. Advisory Board members also met with the staff to review the year and strategize for our upcoming year. The event was held in conjunction with the National Scholarship Providers Association activities kicking off National Scholarship Month. Make plans to attend next year's Scholar's Day celebration. Details on upcoming events will be posted on the website in the fall. The Hon. Jack Buechner, President & CEO of Presidential Classroom, congratulates NSHSS members and Advisory Board members on Scholar's Day in the U.S. Senate Caucus Room. "The Value of Taking AP Classes" by Vanessa Rivera "Begin College Applications Now" by Nigar Shaik "My Take on the SAT" by Guadalupe Reynolds "Getting a Head Start Never Hurt Anybody" by Mike Marino "The Power of Committed Citizens -- Helping the Poor in Nicaragua" by Mike Marra "J.M.H. Academy Volunteer Effort--Cordele, Georgia, Health and Rehabilitation Center" by Christopher Riley "Giving Back to Your Local Community" by Laura Jenkins "AFS Exchange Program -- Living in Brazil" by Mehnaaz Khan "Summer Business Institute -- LEAD (Leadership Education and Development)," by Shambrekia' Wise Member Highlight -- Summer in Switzerland for Natasa Kovasevic "For the Devout Carb-Quitters: New Bread that is Literally Nothing" by Kristina Slekys "Living Successfully" by Robert P. Sheppard Scholar's Journal Submission Guidelines.