Three Bensalem High School cadets — Liam Robinson, Jason Baffour and Nicholas Donnelly — attended a Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program provided by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge from March 31-April 3.
The four-day residential program allows high school students to interact with experts on citizenship, democracy, the judiciary, the political process and the free enterprise system. The program includes thought-provoking lectures, historic tours and experiential workshops, all designed to develop leadership skills and deepen an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of engaged citizens.
“The time I had at the Freedoms Foundation was very interesting because they were able to show me how each branch of our government really has their own special way of doing things,” said Donnelly.
“I really liked the food because it was great burgers, fries and sodas. I learned and was really surprised that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were enemies,” said Baffour.
“I really enjoyed the guest speaker Mr. Chris Rothey, who addressed entrepreneurship. He gained my interest because he related how he overcame many obstacles to become a CEO of a multi-million dollar company,” said Robinson.
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that educates students on American rights and responsibilities, honors acts of civic virtue and challenges all to serve their community and country. Since its educational mission began in 1949, Freedoms Foundation has impacted over 20 million students. Visit freedomsfoundation.org for more information.
