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Nomination Guidelines

2011 Student Leadership Day 

nomination guidelines

Nominate your high school student today!

 

Student Nomination Guidelines
  • Students with Eboo Patel, Student Leadership Day 2009Students in grades 9-11 are eligible to participate.
  • Students should already posess a basic knowledge of the Holocaust.
  • Students should have a sincere interest in enhancing their knowledge of the Holocaust, anti-bullying, and/or human rights issues.
  • Students have shown leadership qualities at school or in their communities or an interest in creating social awareness.
  • Students should be willing to actively participate in discussion and activities, meet new people and become student ambassadors for IHMEC when they return to school or their respective communities.
  • Students must stay for the entire day, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • A teacher or administrator must accompany the students so that there is follow-through back at the school site. (Limit 2 teachers/chaperones per school.)

 

Participants will engage in a number of activities, including working with Holocaust survivors and viewing the museum. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Because of the day’s full schedule and all we have to offer your students, it is essential that all participants stay until the conclusion of the program at 2:30 p.m. 

 

 

Nomination Letter Instructions

As the nominating teacher, please prepare and submit (via your school email address) a letter nominating up to 8 students who you feel best exemplify the above guidelines. The letter should also include a clear explanation of why you feel the nominated students should participate in the day.

 

Please note:

  • Due to space and program limitations, we cannot accept more than 8 student nominations. 
  • A maximum of 8 students per school are permitted. Please consult with your colleagues before submitting your nomination letter.

 

Student Leadership Day nomination letters should be submitted via email to education@ilhmec.org from your school email address by noon, Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

 

Once your nomination letter is received and reviewed by our committee, you will receive notification of your invitation status via email from IHMEC. 

 

 

Program generously supported by

PNC Bank

 
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