February 21, 2012 at 11:30am
Double Tree Hotel
7450 Hazard Center Dr.
San Diego, CA 92108
History of Laurels for Leaders
Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders was established in 1957, initiated by the late Dr. Frank Lowe, then president of the San Diego Board of Education, to honor and recognize the achievements of ASB presidents of San Diego County high schools. The Kiwanis Club of San Diego began hosting this event years later.
The ASB Presidents are honored guests of generous sponsors from various sectors of our community from business, industry, religion, education, government, military and service organizations. Community and corporate sponsor contributions make financial support to the students possible.
The Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders Foundation is a non-profit organization (501-c3) governed by a board of directors consisting of school officials, public and private community leaders and the Kiwanis Club of San Diego.
They operate from the Kiwanis Club office and can be reached at 619-222-1924.
Program Endorsements
"It affords me the greatest pleasure to extend my good wishes and greetings to all in attendance at this Washington-Lincoln Laurels for Leaders Luncheon. Your presence pays honor to the memory of the two men who most truly symbolize the finest ideals of American citizenship."
- J. Edgar Hoover
"There can be no finer purpose than for the leaders of various walks of San Diego life to join together with the elected student leaders of the high schools in a re-dedication to the memory of those two greatest of America's sons, Washington and Lincoln."
- General Douglas MacArthur
"America needs citizens strong in their ideals and spiritual convictions, healthy in their bodies and tirelessly inquiring in mind."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
"High school youth are stimulated by holding before them the dynamic characters of Washington and Lincoln, illustrious Americans that valiantly lived up to their ideals."
- Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of the
Diocese of San Diego
"For me, one of the most inspired and creative patriotic programs of recent years is the Annual Washington-Lincoln Joint Birthday Luncheon held in San Diego, California, honoring youth with 'Laurels for Leaders'. It is timely and prophetic. It is my earnest hope that it may become nation-wide."
- Dr. Daniel A. Poling, Editor,
Christian Herald Magazine