Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders
On February 17, 2009 the 52th annual Washington - Lincoln Laurels
for Leaders luncheon was held at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission
Valley. Student body presidents from 87 public, private,
parochial, and charter high schools in San Diego County were
recognized for their leadership and contributions to their
individual high school. 
The event is held in February each year around the time of the
birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This is to
relate the event to the patriotism of these great presidents, and
reflect on their service to our county that has become so much a
part of our American Heritage. The program provides and opportunity
to offer encouragement and recognition for the accomplishment of
young people who serve in leadership roles in the schools. A
community leader brings to the honorees a message of patriotism,
leadership and service.
Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders was established in 1957,
initiated by the late Dr. Frank Lowe, President of the San Diego
Board of Education at that time. to honor and recognize achievements
of ASB president of San Diego County's high schools. The
program was eventually taken over by a committee of the San Diego
Kiwanis Club. The young men and women to be honored are guests
of program sponsors who are leaders of all sections of community
life throughout the county: business, industry, religion ,
education , government, military and service organizations.
Corporate sponsors are also major contributors. It is through
the contributions of these sponsors that the luncheon and
presentations to the students are made possible.
Washington - Lincoln Laurels for Leaders is a non-profit organization (501-c3) governed by a board of directors made up of members of the Kiwanis Club of San Diego, school officials, and public and private community leaders. Norma Trost is the President of Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders for 2009.
