Wrestler In the Spotlight
Josiah Derby is invited to become a member of the south Tidewater area People to People Sports Ambassador Programs delegation to Holland.
Student-athletes are invited from national sports organizations or nominated by People to People coaches, leaders and alumni. As a member of the delegation, Josiah will have the opportunity to improve as an athlete, compete internationally in the Youth Friendship Games, and gain a better understanding of the world.
The preparation for the Youth Friendship Game is extensive. As a Sports Ambassador participating in the Youth Friendship Games he will achieve personal growth, interact with coaches and athletes from around the world, experience different cultures and famous places in Holland and will compete internationally.
By participating as a member of a wrestling team made up of athletes from across the country, Josiah will build athletic skills, discover another part of the world, and become friends with athletes from across the globe. Josiah will spend two days in a skills training camp before taking part in a USA Wrestling-sanctioned event. He will be participating in a 22-year tradition of international youth competition in Holland and joining fellow athletes to promote peace through understanding envisioned by People to People founder, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The OBX Select Wrestling Club is very proud of Josiah Derby and we wish him the best.
Josiah Derby Accepted into People to People Academic Program
 Josiah Derby, a student in Powells Point, NC, has been accepted into the People to People World Leadership Forum. Derby will join a select group of students in Washington, D. C., April 14-20, 2008 to earn high school credit while studying leadership and exploring some of the United States’ most prominent monuments and institutions.
From Capitol Hill to the Smithsonian Institution, and from Colonial Williamsburg to the National Museum of American History,. Derby will examine the characteristics of American leadership during times of national challenge and prosperity. Forum delegates will also participate in small-group discussions and exercises to experience first-hand how successful leaders develop strategies, make decisions, build consensus, and foster change.
Derby was nominated and accepted for the honor based on outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential.
The program is coordinated by People to People Student Leader Programs to fulfill the vision President Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship when he founded People to People during his presidency in 1956. For additional information please visit www.wlfleaders.org.
This announcement was sent to one of our wrestlers, Josiah Derby for his academic achievements. OBX Select Wrestling Club is proud of our teammate and wish the best for him in his pursuit of academic excellence.
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