2008 Student body Presidents at the Washington - Lincoln Laurels for Leaders program

On February 16, 2008 the 51th annual Washington - Lincoln Laurels for Leaders luncheon was held at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley.  Student body presidents from 88 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.

Washing- 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.