Students ages 12 to 14 or enrolled in the 7th, 8th or 9th grade are encouraged to apply to the Junior Ambassador Program. Selected students will travel to Lubbock’s sister city, Musashino City, Japan for a week of sightseeing and cultural activities. The trip dates are June 7 – 13, 2016.
Applications are available at three locations:
1.) The counselors’ office in schools with 7th, 8th and 9th grades
2.) mylubbock.us
3.) 1611 10th Street, Second Floor
Applications can be returned any of the following ways:
1.) Email pbryant@mylubbock.us
2.) Drop off at 1611 10th Street, Second Floor
3.) Mail to: City of Lubbock, ATTN: Piata Bryant, Junior Ambassador Program, 1625 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79401
The application deadline is Friday, February 5, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Junior Ambassador Program is to foster the development of friendship, understanding and education through International Ambassador Exchange. For over 25 years the City of Lubbock has maintained a valuable relationship with its sister city, Musashino City, Japan. The City is proud to partner with the Lubbock community to sponsor the program, which operates on an alternating schedule. For more information about the Junior Ambassador Program visit mylubbock.us or call Piata Bryant at (806) 775-3081.
(Press release from City of Lubbock)
