Draeger wins spot in a national program

This summer, Bullard elementary school student, Destinee Draeger, will take part in an extraordinary program sponsored by the National Center for Early Academic Excellence (NCEAE).

Draeger was personally selected to attend the program are strict, mandating that every scholar who attends must be personally nominated by a teacher.

Destinee is the daughter of Tim and Angela Beggs.

The aim of the National Young Scholars Program is to recognize students who, even at a young age, demonstrate a high level of maturity, as well as focus on and dedication to their scholastic achievement, and to enhance the leadership skills of these future leaders.

The NYSP curriculum was designed to stimulate the creativity of these young leaders through discovery strands, which are comprised of highly interactive knowledge building exercises and hands-on projects and activities.

Each scholar chooses the discovery strand in which he or she want to focus throughout the program and is also presented with an extensive leadership strand that introduces them to - and increases their skills in - five key leadership areas: communication, team work, character development, problem solving and self-awareness.

The National Center for Early Academic Excellence hosts the National Young Scholars Program.

The program is held in seven states across the nation on the campuses of universities, colleges, and conference centers.

NYSP enjoys the tremendous support of teachers, principals and educators from around the United States.

Additional information on the National Young Scholars Program can be found at www.nationalyoungscholars.o rg.