2008 State of Our Nation's Youth Report Results to Be Released

Report Provides Insight into Minds of Young Americans

What: Press Conference & Student Panel to announce results of TheState of Our
Nation's Youth, a nationwide survey that focuses on American teens and gives a
voice and attention to their opinions, apprehensions and aspirations.

-- Peter D. Hart Research Associates executives to provide results and
analysis of the survey.
-- A student panel will be present to answer questions and provide opinions on
the topics.
-- Topics include the Presidential Election, role models/mentors, college
preparation, the environment, social media and personal issues such as
bullying, peer pressure and the drive to succeed.

When: Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00 AM EST

Where: Newseum
Knight Studio, 3rd Floor, Group Entrance
C and 6th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001

**Video & Sound Available via Satellite, Online Download & Hard Copy**
Satellite Coordinates: C Band Analog
AMC 3, Tr. 3, DL 3760H
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM EST
Hard Copies: Contact: Lauren Dyke, ldyke@qorvis.com
For Online Download: http://www.horatioalger.org/youthreport08.cfm

Background: The State of our Nation's Youth report compiles the results of the
national survey conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates on behalf of
the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The poll was
conducted via telephone to 1,006 teens between 13-19 years old residing in the
U.S during April 2008. The study is completed every three years and gives
insight into the country's young about issues that are shaping all of our
lives and illustrates the critical value of understanding America's future
leaders.

About The Horatio Alger Association
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
continues to fulfill its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding
individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of
encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. The
Horatio Alger Association offers three annual scholarship programs: the
National Scholarship Program and state scholarship programs, available to high
school seniors in all 50 states, and the Horatio Alger Military Veterans
Scholarship Program for U.S. veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.
The Association awards more than $12 million annually in college scholarships
and has given over $63 million to deserving students since 1984. The
Association is a 2008 Combined Federal Campaign participant, ID# 77062. For
more information about the scholarships, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

CONTACT: Lauren Dyke, +1-202-683-3204, ldyke@qorvis.com, for the Horatio Alger
Association

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- July 31/

SOURCE Horatio Alger Association