Nick Jonas and Jordin Sparks Announced as Co-Chairs of the National Youth Leadership Committee of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced today the formation of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration. Each of these 38 young athletes, entertainers, and student leaders has been inspired in a personal way by President Reagan’s vision of freedom and the example of his leadership. Committee members will participate in the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration representing America’s next generation of leaders.

“We need you. We need your youth. We need your strength. We need your idealism to help us make right that which is wrong,” President Reagan declared on May 17, 1981, in a commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. “Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever known.”

Together, committee members have earned awards and accolades that include:

• 18 Olympic Medals
• 11 NCAA All-American Selections
• 5   NCAA Championships
• 2   NCAA Players of the Year
• 2   Platinum Records
• 1   Miss USA Crown

“Ronald Reagan is a personal hero of mine,” said 18-year-old singer/songwriter Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. “I admire the way he stood up for causes he believed were right, no matter what.”

“Ronald Reagan’s optimism and graciousness is a model for me in my career,” said 20-year-old Grammy-nominated, Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks. “I’m honored to be a part of this leadership committee and give back just a fraction of the blessings I’ve received.”

Members of the National Youth Leadership Committee will participate in many of the Reagan Centennial activities sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, including those found at www.reagancentennial.com.