Geordie Ayers ’14 selected as National Youth Delegate for prestigious conference at George Mason University; student leader has opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., for highly selective environment forum Trinity High School junior Geordie Ayers has been selected to represent Kentucky as a National Youth Delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Ayers has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of leadership in environmental science and conservation. Ayers was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies. George Mason University, along with partners National Geographic and the National Zoo, will welcome the naton’s youth scholars to Washington, D.C. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment offers aspiring environmentalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program is held at George Mason University’s state-of-the-art campus. The Summit will encourage and inspire young leaders who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry. Zach Baugher ’14, Justin Leonard ’13 achieve rank of Eagle Scout Trinity junior Zach Baugher and senior Justin Leonard recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is the highest honor in Scouting. Both Scouts are members of Troop 42, which is affiliated with St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church. In addition to his Eagle Scout badge, Baugher has received 47 merit badges over his Scouting career and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. Among his accomplishments, he received the Ad Altare Dei Award, the World Conservation Award and completed the trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. Baugher’s Eagle Scout Leadership Project was constructing portable bike racks for the Olmsted Parks Conservancy to be used at events in Louisville Metro parks. Leonard’s Eagle Scout Leadership Project was to extend a new trail to Beargrass Creek at the Louisville Nature Center.