Raymond Guenther to Attend Young Leaders Conference
This summer, Raymond Guenther from Clark will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C.
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Raymond recently graduated from Carl H. Kumpf Middle School and will attend Arthur L. Johnson High School in the fall. He was nominated for the program by one of his teachers, who cited Raymond’s exceptional communication skills and teamwork.
Raymond is also a gifted athlete; he participates in competitive gymnastics at Surgent’s Elite in Roselle Park, and he has played in the Clark Youth Football program since 2019. He has a love for technology, and hopes to one day pursue a career in the technology field.
“As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Raymond to meet, work, and collaborate with other high aspiring students from across the country,” said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of our programs. At the Junior National Young Leaders Conference, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in high school, college, and the workplace. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success.”
For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world—and themselves—in new ways.
