High school students place focus on leadership; Civics Camp offers lessons about involvement.(LOCAL NEWS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: April 23, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Lisa D. Welsh

WORCESTER - Instead of sleeping in or hanging out, a group of high school juniors is spending April vacation listening to a bunch of grownups talk about leadership and community activism.

"Why anyone wouldn't take this opportunity is beyond me," said Pablo Torres of North High School. "This was a great way to see how things get done. It helped me understand what I can do to bring change."

Nikolin Vangjeli of Claremont Academy ...

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