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World Leaders Talk About HOBY
George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States
“Education plays an essential role in helping students develop into future
leaders. The skills and ideas young people acquire will help them make wise
decisions in the coming years. Through these seminars, held annually in
each of our United States, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) provides
excellent opportunities for students to better understand the workings of
democracy and the free enterprise system.”
Colin L. Powell, Former United States Secretary of State
“The mission of America’s Promise is to equip the next generation of Americans
with the character and competence they need to be successful adults. Hugh
O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is one of our staunch allies in this crusade...
HOBY is encouraging each of the thousands of high school sophomores who
attend these leadership seminars to volunteer at least a hundred hours a year to
a community service project. The HOBY commitment to America’s Promise will
produce at least 1,400,000 volunteer service hours a year.”
Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States
“The work of HOBY is an important factor in motivating future leaders to
become full participants in our democratic process. The challenges we as a
people will face in the years ahead will be more intelligently and skillfully
addressed because of the investment we now make in our youth… It is the
children who give Nancy and me such hope. They truly are saying no to the
dangers of drugs and alcohol, and are standing up for what they know is right.
HOBY also gives hope – hope for the future of our youth and our nation. Our
deep appreciation goes to Hugh for his efforts.”
Muhammad Ali, Olympic Gold Medalist and Boxing Champion
“In this world, success comes to those with confidence and faith in themselves.
Hugh O’Brian’s youth organization is the GREATEST in developing that
confidence in outstanding 10th graders selected annually to represent over
13,500 public and private high schools at one of HOBY’s leadership seminars.
What an outstanding role model for our future!”
Mike Huckabee, Governor, State of Arkansas, and 1971 HOBY Alumnus
“Attending the Hugh O’Brian Leadership (HOBY) seminar in 1971 was a
genuine turning point in my life. It was my first time to fly on an airplane,
travel out of the state, and meet people from around the nation and world. I
forged friendships that have continued for years, and the impact of HOBY is a
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