To the Editor:
My name is Nicolette Wusu, an alumni of Midtown Community School, currently an 11th grade student at St. Dominic Academy in Jersey City. I am an altar server at St. Henry's. My mother is a lector, and my brother is an Eagle Scout from St. Henry's Boy Scouts Troop 35.
I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Europe this summer. The objective of the program is to promote international understanding while building leadership skills among America's youth. The 20-day experience includes meetings with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities, and home stays with host families.
I am currently seeking financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and hope I can count on your support. In case you haven't heard of People to People, please allow me to share some history with you. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the organization in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would countries. Since the founding, People to People has launched many international programs, including Sister Cities and Project HOPE.
People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance and I am honored to have been selected. Personally, I am looking forward to broadening my perspectives of the world and gaining a better understanding of Western European history. Upon my return, I plan to share my experience with schools and civic clubs in our community. The program tuition is $5,999, which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals and educational activities. I am asking for your assistance to help me reach my goal. I am planning to have two or three fundraising activities. I would like to have a Pasta Night, a bake sale and raffle event and probably a Tricky Tray/Chinese Auction fundraising event. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution or supporting me by buying tickets to the aforementioned events? Any amount of contribution would be appreciated. Monetary donations to the People to People Student Ambassador program are also appreciated. My program is the Heart of the Mediterranean, Delegate No. 907037. I will be posting more information about each event in the near future. Please support me in my endeavor.
Feel free to contact me at (201) 823-4993 if you need more information. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

      
NICOLETTE WUSU
Student Ambassador