Gabriel Terrell Gabriel Terrell, a student at Lampasas High School, attended the 2008 Congressional Student Leadership Conference on Global Business & Entrepreneurship, sponsored by LeadAmerica.

The CSLC is a collegeaccredited invitational leadership program for academically talented and promising young leaders from across the U.S. and internationally.

Gabe joined other exceptional high school students with records of academic achievement and extracurricular or community involvement who were invited to participate in the summer program.

The CSLC on Global Business & Entrepreneurship is a 10-day leadership program in which students learn to build and operate a business. From developing a product concept to analyzing the competitive landscape, students learn what it takes to ensure success.

In a hands-on learning environment, Gabe and fellow students developed and executed a fullscale business plan and "sold" their idea. They learned and practiced important leadership skills such as creative thinking, negotiation and public speaking.

"The conference gave me an idea of what the business world is all about," said Gabe. "After attending this program, I now know how to start and run a business."

The LHS student said what he enjoyed the most was meeting different people and the off-site leadership lectures they attended. "I am glad I went on this once-ina lifetime trip."

LeadAmerica is the nation's premier youth leadership organization. With a commitment to providing quality leadership education, LeadAmerica empowers teenage leaders and instills in them ethical and principled leadership values, attitudes and skills. Each of its high school conferences is college accredited, and its programs are approved activities of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Gabe is the son of Curtis and Debra Terrell of Lampasas.