“Thank you. I haven’t had a meal that good in a long time.” That’s what Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien told students in a culinary class at Greeley’s Northridge High School on Friday. O’Brien got a taste of the students’ unique talents while promoting student participation in “Write to Lead,” a youth essay contest organized by the Democratic National Convention Committee, Post-News Educational Services and Qwest Communications.

The up-and-coming chefs prepared and served a lunch worthy of five stars, while fellow students from a government class and the student council dined with the Lt. Governor and discussed the challenges and opportunities for leadership that Northridge provides them. O’Brien shared details of another opportunity – “Write to Lead” – and encouraged the students to submit their essays before the April 18^th deadline and not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime history-making event taking place right in their own backyard.

Open to Colorado cmiddle and high school students, the contest offers a unique opportunity for Colorado youth to voice their thoughts on leadership and the future of our country and to engage in the 2008 Democratic National Convention experience.  Two students will be named as Presidential Winners and receive credentials to attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver, while finalists will serve as ambassadors to state delegations across the country.

See more details on “Write to Lead”

Read Greeley Tribune article on the Lt. Governor’s visit to Northridge High School