Kudos to second year Lone Star Leadership Academy Alumni Council member Ryan C. of Montgomery ISD! Ryan was named a finalist for the 2016 Presidential Environmental Youth Award for his 2014-2015 Youth Council service project titled "Treasure Island Beach Clean Up - Brazoria County" and received a certificate and a letter from President Obama! For his project, Ryan spent 20 hours with eight volunteers cleaning the Treasure Island beaches near San Luis Pass in Brazoria County. The group's efforts helped provide a safer nesting environment for endangered sea turtles. Ryan is continuing this project again for his 2015-2016 Alumni Council service project.