Lendon, seen here with her invitation, was a witness to history.
Treasure Lendon took part in Barack Obama's inauguration as president as an alumna of the National Young Leaders State Conference.
“I am thrilled to be attending this historic event,” Lendon said before she left for Washington. “I look forward to meeting people, witnessing history, and seeing Obama.”
Currently a sophomore in the Scotland High School of Health Sciences, Treasure Lendon was an eighth grade student when she was nominated to attend the North Carolina Youth Leadership Conference in Charlotte.
Her involvement with school politics led to an invitation to visit Washington, D.C. during the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference where she would be honored, along with other alumni, as “distinguished young leaders and scholars” according to PYIC spokesperson Tonia Jacobson.
“You share in five days of activities and events commemorating the presidential inauguration (where) you will gain a deeper understanding of the history behind the electoral process,” Jacobson wrote.
Lendon and her peers will also attend the presidential inauguration.
Lendon’s mother drove her to D.C. on Saturday and will return to pick her up on today.
Hattie Lendon is as excited as her daughter.
“I hope she comes away from this with pride in her race and in her country,” Lendon said. “It’s just an honor for her to be there, and to have someone representing Scotland County at this great event.”
Regarding her daughter’s wish to either go into politics or become a pediatrician, Lendon said this experience “may be a deciding factor” in which career direction her daughter takes.
“Her first choice has been medicine, since she loves children,” her mother said, “but this may encourage her to pursue politics. Either way, we will support her decision.”
Both of the Lendons are hopeful of what an Obama presidency will mean for the country.
“I think he will bring about the change that the country needs,” Treasure said.
Her mother agreed.
“I believe that Obama will pursue educational opportunities for underprivileged people, will find financial help for those in need of housing, and will get us out of the recession. That is our hope.”
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