Global Issues Network Conference Program: School Without Walls & Washington International School in Washington D.C. | Page 5

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Welcome to GIN: The World Needs Youth
I would like to welcome you to the Global Issues Network Conference
at Washington International School. Our student leaders chose the
theme “The World Needs YOUth” quite appropriately as they not
only planned the conference, but they are the ones who will lead the
world in confronting and solving complex global issues. I commend
them for their commitment and energy, and congratulate them on
assembling this exciting conference. I also thank all of our student
participants for their interest in the many challenges facing our world
today, and for bringing their passion to this conference.
My very special thanks go to Rudy Becker who led our student team
expertly throughout the year, and without whom this conference
would not have happened. A big thank you also goes to Clayton
Lewis, Linda Sills, Ashley Sills and John Sills for all they have done to
support this conference, especially for the way they have helped us to
strengthen our connection to and understanding of the dynamic
Global Issues Network. Lastly, I would like to thank those faculty and
staff members worked so hard to make this conference happen. Now )$