From a press release:
Madelyn Zimmerlee and Yulissa Nava, both students at Reed Academy in Aldine ISD, have been selected to travel to the Austin area as a participants in Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy, July 19-23.
Madelyn Zimmerlee. Photo submitted
Zimmerlee and Nava's selection for the Academy was based on number of factors, including outstanding academic success, leadership ability and involvement in school and community activities. Education in Action, dedicated to fostering educated and involved Texans, hosts the Lone Star Leadership Academy to "Instill the Spirit of Texas in Tomorrow's Leaders."
Yulissa Nava. Photo submitted
Zimmerlee and Nava's Texas State Representative and Senator will be notified of their accomplishments. They will be visiting the Austin offices of their State Legislators while attending the program.
Joining a delegation of outstanding students from across the state of Texas, Zimmerlee and Nava will develop leadership skills while learning about the great state of Texas and its leaders. They will learn about future career and internship opportunities and visit historically, politically and geographically significant sites including the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, LBJ Library, State Cemetery, Governor's Mansion, State Capitol, Supreme Court and McKinney Roughs Environmental Learning Center. Additional activities will include an evening around the campfire with a cowboy storyteller, IMAX Theater, bat watching on the Lone Star Riverboat, Inner Space Cavern, and a farewell program.





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Maddy n Yuli!!!!!!
u guys r soooo awesome congrats & keep up tha gud work! =] bf's always!!!!
yuli&madie
gret job peoples may GOD take u far
-sammy
Champions.........
Like the champions you girls are you will go far. Congrats to the both of you I am so proud to have coach you this year. Continue to work hard and you will be successfull.... Remember time is money....Dont WT and you will make it Coach Hayes
Champions.........
Like the champions you girls are you will go far. Congrats to the both of you I am so proud to have coach you this year. Continue to work hard and you will be successfull.... Remember time is money....Dont WT and you will make it Coach Hayes
maddie
hey maddie...good job i know both of us r gunna make it far!
Mady
Mady, I am so proud of you. Thank you for being Yuli's friend. You girls have come along way and your achievements make us very proud. Im sure you guys will have lots of fun in Austin. Know that you have our support like if you were ours. Love ya!
Yulissa
Yuli you make us very proud...Keep up the good work baby..We know you try very hard and that is what makes you succeed.. Love you and know that you will be successful in what ever you try to achieve. Love mom and dad
Madelyn
Popo and Gama are so proud of you! Keep up the good work and remember were always here for you.
Love you, PoPo and Gama
You are AWESOME!
Wow! I knew ya'll were headed for greatness. I know you both will shine in whatever you do!! So proud!
Mady... I can not explain how proud I'am of you keep up the
Mady... I can not explain how proud I'am of you keep up the good work. You are a wonderful daughter and I know you will have nothing but success in your life.I love you .
Yuli...keep up the good work I'm proud of you . And I'm glad you and Mady will be at the academy together. You girls will have a great time !
Congrulatory thoughts!
I could not be prouder of your outstanding accomplishments! You have continued to distingiush yourselves as exemplary leaders today and for the future to come. It renders me great pride to know that students of your caliber hail from our school, Reed Academy for Engineering. Keep of the great work and be that icon of excellence for all who know you to mirror.
Way to go girls, that Zimmerlee must have a smart uncle or
Way to go girls, that Zimmerlee must have a smart uncle or something to excel in school
Congratulations girls, I am so proud of you. Represent us
Congratulations girls, I am so proud of you. Represent us well!! Could this be because you had such an awesome 5th grade reading teacher????
Listen, Learn, and Look Ahead!!!!
Mrs. Ceaser
Madelyn and Yulissa
Congratulations to both of you on this outstanding achievement! Remember the "little people" when you two become famous politicians...especially teachers! I am truly proud of you both!
Congratulations to both of you. This is quite an honor and you
Congratulations to both of you. This is quite an honor and you should be very proud of yourselves.
You have made us at Reed Academy very proud.
Mrs. Carney
Madelyn
Way to go Madee we are so proud of you! Keep up the great work.
Love The Ramirez Family!
Congratulations Madelyn!
Madelyn We are super proud of you! May God bless you and your journey.
Yuli
You go girl! You are headed for bigger and greater things and we are so excited we get to watch your successes as they pile up!!! :)
Girl Power
Madelyn with God's help keep on doing your great work!!! Proud, Proud, very Proud!!! God Bless and enjoy!!!
We are so proud of you!!! Yuli, great job also and both of yall
We are so proud of you!!! Yuli, great job also and both of yall keep up the good work!!!
Madelyn
Madelyn were so proud of you!
Love you Tuttie
Congratulations yuli on your accomplishment, keep it up and fun
Congratulations yuli on your accomplishment, keep it up and fun out there. May god bless you.
Congratulations
Yuli and Madee, congrats!:) You have worked hard and deserve this. I am so proud of both of you and have loved getting to know you this year. Keep up the good work and have FUN!
Susan
yuli
Keep up the good work. We are so proud of you. I love you.
yuli
I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work. I love you.
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