Graduating with Distinction: Presidential Classroom Honor Graduate Program

The Presidential Classroom Honor Graduate Program is an opportunity to extend your week outside of Washington, DC to include political activity or government service in your own community.

Why become an Honor Graduate?

  • Enhance your college resume.
  • Opportunity to be published in Outlook.
  • Establishes you in our core group, along with Summit returnees and interns for future alumni activities.
  • Use the lessons learned during the Presidential Classroom program week in your home communities
  • Receive recognition on the Honor Graduate Listing and in Outlook

How do I become an Honor Graduate?

  • Complete 50 hours of volunteer, public service within one year of program attendance. This should be work on a political campaign or lobbying effort, or as a government intern or legislative page. Other activities may apply.
  • Submit the application package including a one-page description of your public service and the impact of Presidential Classroom, and a letter of confirmation from a person "in charge" of the activity to:
    Honor Graduates
    Presidential Classroom
    119 Oronoco St.
    Alexandria, VA 22314

Eligible Activities

Government Service
  • Internship in federal or local government office
  • Page for legislative body
  • Member or youth representative on government board such as a school board or town council
  • Internship in a judicial office

Political Activity

  • Political campaign volunteer or staff member
  • Election worker or observer
  • Voter registration or “Get Out the Vote” campaign
  • Lobbying
  • Polling
  • Participating in political grass roots efforts

International Service

  • Internship with the United Nations
  • Internship with the World Bank
  • Internship with the International Monetary Fund
The following examples are worthy contributions, but do not qualify for Honors Graduate status:
  • School activities including elected office (i.e. student council)
  • Volunteer activities in the community including:
  • Children’s Programs
  • Health Programs
  • Senior Citizens Programs
  • Environmental Programs

In Recognition of your efforts, Honor Grads receive:

  • Honor Graduates Diploma Certificate and gift
  • Name and School Listed on the web and in Outlook
  • Local Press Release
  • Top Essay Published in Outlook with your picture

Download the application or send e-mail to: honorsgraduate@presidentialclassroom.org