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Student
Ambassador
Information
National Federation of State High School Associations
2023
NFHS National Student
Leadership Summit
July 29 – 31, 2023
Indianapolis Hilton Hotel and Suites | Indianapolis, Indiana
National Federation
of State High School
Associations
Incredible attention is being paid to By utilizing a “train the trainer”
Tomorrow’s high school athletics and activities concept, student ambassadors
Leaders – High today; high school activity participants
are looked upon as leaders because
will learn how to create a healthy
culture on thier teams. Students will
School Activity of their position on the team or club. learn conflict-resolution techniques
Their impact on the climate and culture and understand how to be better
Participants of their schools and other students is communicators with their peers and
enormous. In fact, studies show that adults. They also will learn the value
more than one-half of high school of perspective and inclusion. Experts
students participate in some sort of will discuss these issues in a lecture/
school activity or athletic program. interactive format in small group
Their involvement in the success of a breakout classes.
high school is paramount and critical.
The National Federation of State High
School Associations (NFHS), which
serves more than 11 million students
nationwide each year, wants to be
the leader in training talented,
committed young people to become
better citizens and who will be positive,
contributing adults. We are pleased to
announce that the NFHS is hosting the
National Student Leadership Summit,
with the theme “Play.Perform.Com-
pete. Together.”
The NFHS is excited about its new-
est student leadership initiative – the
National Student Leadership Summit
(NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant
and contemporary issues affecting
today’s students in education-based
athletics and performing arts. Students
will sharpen their leadership skills and
will realize the privilege and power
of their influence in their school,
community and state.
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2023 NFHS National
Student Leadership
Summit
About the NFHS. . . Q: Who are performing artists? Q: What is the conference
Those talented individuals involved atmosphere and attire?
The NFHS stands for the National in speech, debate, music, theatre and This is a relaxed atmosphere to
Federation of State High School band. There are approximately four encourage learning and facilitate
Associations. It writes playing rules for million students who are part of their interaction. The mid-80 degree
17 high school sports, and coordinates school’s performing arts programs and weather dictates casual clothes-jeans,
the national high school debate topic. more than 7.9 million who are involved shorts, skirts, sneakers, t-shirts would
Since 1920, the NFHS has led the de- in athletics. be appropriate for the majority of the
velopment of education-based conference functions. There is one
interscholastic sports and activities that Q: Why is the NFHS Hosting occasion that your attire needs to be
help students succeed in their lives. We the NSLS? aligned with the event. The event is a
set directions for the future by building This is the only national student celebration dance on Tuesday evening
awareness and support, improving the leadership summit for athletes and before you depart for home. This is not
participation experience, establishing performing arts participants. The NFHS a black-tie affair, but we recommend
consistent standards and rules for feels these individuals have inherent you wear casual clothes that you can
competition, and helping those who leadership abilities and are the leaders dance in. As part of your registration,
oversee high school sports and activ- of the future. The NFHS plans to direct we will provide you with two Champion
ities. Through the work of its member these high school students on how to shirts (one jacket and one t-shirt), a
state high school associations, the develop their leadership abilities and Champion backpack, and other gifts.
NFHS is responsible for more than 11 interact with their peers from around
million students participating in sports, the United States and other countries. Q: Great, I want to go!
spirit programs and performing arts. What do I have to do?
The young people who are selected This is a privilege. You have
are a privileged group of individuals, demonstrated that you possess
because they represent their schools, leadership abilities and we want to
states and themselves in Indianapolis celebrate you. Please do not share
in July 202. this application or link with anyone
who has not been invited to attend.
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National Federation
of State High School
Associations
The 12th largest city in the nation and NBA Indiana Pacers, the WNBA Indiana
Indianapolis the capital of Indiana, the Circle City Fever, the Indianapolis Indians base-
is the center of America’s heartland. ball team and the Indianapolis Fuel
More than 65 percent of the U.S. hockey team. The city is also known for
population lives within a 700-mile its support of high school sports and
radius of Indianapolis. More interstates activities.
converge in Indianapolis than in any
other city in the United States, which The downtown White River State Park
makes it one of America’s most includes the 78-acre Indianapolis Zoo
accessible cities. featuring over 2,500 exotic and
domestic animals exhibited in “
The Arts play an important part in the cageless” simulated natural habitats
lives of the people of Central Indiana of the world’s waters, deserts, plains
and enrich the culture of the commu- and forests. The Zoo includes Indiana’s
nity. Indianapolis supports more than largest aquarium and the nation’s only
200 arts organizations, including a totally enclosed environmentally
world-class symphony, theater, opera, controlled whale and dolphin
ballet, museums and art galleries. performance center. The White River
Botanical Gardens are adjacent to the
Indianapolis offers a wide range of zoo located across the White River
restaurants catering to tastes from from the NFHS office.
traditional Indiana fare to gourmet
vegetarian or international dishes. The newly renovated Indianapolis
Nightlife offers something for every- Hilton Hotel and Suites is a jewel in the
one, including comedy clubs, dancing downtown lodging crown. It is near the
and dinner theaters. Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the NFL
Colts) and Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis certainly deserves its and blocks from Gainbridge Field-
unofficial designation as “Amateur house, home of the NBA Pacers and
Sports Capital of the World.” The WNBA Fever. The Indianapolis Hilton
city has state-of-the-art facilities for Hotel and Suites is steps away from
numerous sports, including venues downtown Indianapolis restaurants and
that have hosted world-class theatres. The hotel is across the street
competitions. Indianapolis offers from the Circle Center Mall, which
something for all types of sports includes a variety of specialty stores.
fans: the annual N.H.R.A. Nationals,
Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, Versizon Horse-drawn carriage tours of the
200 at the Brickyard, the NFL sights in the downtown area are
Indianapolis Colts, the available days and evenings.
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Tentative Ambassador Schedule
Saturday, July 28, 2023 Monday, July 30, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.............. Early Registration (Student and 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m............... Breakfast
Adult Ambassador hotel rooms 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m............... Student Ambassador Session 2
only, no summit materials will 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m............... Adult Ambassador Session 2
be disseminated) 2nd Floor in [Select a break-out session to
the foyer of the Indianapolis observe]
Ballroom, Indianapolis Hilton 9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m............ Student Ambassador Session 3
Hotel and Suites. 9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m............ Adult Ambassador Session 3
[Select a break-out session to
Sunday, July 29, 2023 observe]
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.............. Registration and Room 11:05 a.m. – 12:20 p.m......... Student Ambassador Session 4
assignment (Student and Adult 11:05 a.m. – 12:20 p.m......... Adult Ambassador Session 4
Ambassadors) (Food and (Recap and Special Guest
refreshments will be provided.) Speaker)
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.............. Opening Ceremony, Summit 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m........... NFHS Executive Director’s
Objectives, Expectations and Discussion Luncheon
Directions 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.............. State Meeting #2
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.............. Opening General Session 2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.............. Load buses
Speakers 2:55 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.............. Travel for Special Olympics
6:05 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.............. Dinner Unified Sports Engagement with
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.............. Student Ambassador Session 1 Indiana Special Olympians
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.............. Adult Ambassador Session 1 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.............. Pizza Dinner at location
(Summit Q & A, Objectives and 6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.............. Load Buses
Expectations) 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.............. Return to Hotel
8:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.............. State Meeting #1 (Leadership 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.............. College Host/Hostess Panel
Lounge is open until 11:30 p.m.) Discussion
8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m........... Dance (Food, refreshments and
sundae bar) (Leadership Lounge
is open until 12:00 a.m.)
Tuesday, July 31, 2023
6:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m............... Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m............... Closing General Session
(Leadership Lounge open
6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
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