HENDERSON, Nev. – The City of Henderson Blue Ribbon Commission On Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity (Blue Ribbon Commission) is hosting its annual Leadership Day from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at the City of Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water St. The event is designed to help teens become better leaders, citizens and individuals.

More than 280 students from six local high schools are expected to participate. Guest speakers will include members of the Henderson City Council, City Clerk Sabrina Mercadante, and Parks and Recreation Director Mary Ellen Donner.

This year’s theme is Take PRIDE-- presentation, respect, image, dedication, and etiquette. Teens will circulate through five different workshops, each focusing on one element of the theme. The interactive workshops will be facilitated by student and adult members of the Blue Ribbon Commission.

“This annual program provides a forum for teens to address real issues and explore what being a leader is all about,” said Kurt Williams, Recreation Services manager, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s about teens making positive life choices that will benefit them not just today, but throughout their lives.”

For additional information, call 267-4016.

The Henderson Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity (Blue Ribbon Commission) reviews issues concerning excellence in education and opportunities for the development of youth in local communities and formulates recommendations to enhance the quality of life for all youth within the City. It is comprised of volunteer student and adult members.

The nationally accredited City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department provides premium services through diverse and innovative parks, recreation and natural resource opportunities. It serves the community with seven recreation centers (including a facility for adults 50+), one senior center, 11 pools, 54 parks, five skate parks, two sports complexes, more than 65 linear miles of trails, Acacia Demonstration Gardens, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, and thousands of programs for people of all ages and abilities.