HU UPWARD BOUND STUDENT ATTENDS PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM

Hampton, VA - Hampton University's Upward Bound Program recently sponsored a Kecoughtan High School student, Tiana Burton, who is currently attending the Presidential Classroom Scholars Program from March 16-22 in Washington, D.C.

The nation's leading civic education program, Presidential Classroom, gives high school juniors and seniors an introduction to how the federal government works. The week's activities will include visiting Senators and Representatives' offices from the student's state and observing congressional meetings. Other program highlights include a CIA briefing, a mock presidential election with student candidates and a tour of the White House.

Burton will join hundreds of high school students from across the country and abroad. Students will take part in seminars presented by leaders representing each branch of the government, the military, media and other Washington insiders.

To become a Presidential Scholar, students must be a high school junior or senior with at least a 3.0 average.

Hampton University's Upward Bound Program is a part of the Federal TRIO Programs that are designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes six outreach programs that serve and assist low-income, first-generation college and disabled students to progress through the academic pipeline, from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.

For additional information, please contact: Kia Dupree (757) 727 - 5255 or via email: kia.dupree@hamptonu.edu