Tyler

Brenna Middleton, a high school senior from Tyler, is one of only 48 students nationwide who has been selected to participate in a unique leadership and development program hosted by retired Gen. Tommy Franks in early August.

iDebate: Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks is a five-day leadership development camp for high school students who will be trained in strategic thinking, planning, communication, teamwork and persuasion. They will receive training from the National Center for Policy Analysis’ professional analysts and debate coaches, university professors and university debate students. Students will work directly with Gen. Franks and other nationally recognized leaders such as NCPA President Dr. John Goodman and Dr. Nathan B. Mellor, Executive Director of the Academy of Leadership and Liberty at Oklahoma Christian University.

“The students at this camp will be learning how to discuss and debate issues without rancor or attacks,” said Gen. Franks. “We are going to be developing leaders who can solve problems and communicate solutions that will propel our world to greater peace, prosperity and respect.”

The winning students each will receive a $2,500 scholarship to the universities of their choice.

iDebate is sponsored by The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum along with Oklahoma Christian University’s Academy of Leadership & Liberty and the National Center for Policy Analysis.

The Academy of Leadership & Liberty is located on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University and strives to identify, encourage and support leaders who are willing to use their leadership skills to promote equality, freedom, character and service. The National Center for Policy Analysis is a nonprofit public policy research organization that seeks private sector solutions for public policy problems. The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is a national, world-class facility devoted to enhancing balanced decision-making through the critical study of history.