DHS Senior Earns Leadership Trip to Europe

For Carmen Dello Iacono III, a trip to London and Paris this summer as part of a leadership program will cap off four years at .

The senior earned a trip overseas through the education travel company NETC.

"I feel honored. It is great that Ms. [Alison] Reilley recognized me and encouraged me to apply," Dello Iacono said. "I've always wanted to travel my whole life and I've never been out of the country."

The program recognizes high school students who show clear leadership skills. They must be nominated by a teacher.

Spanish teacher Alison Reilley nominated Dello Iacono, and said he was well-deserving of the award that went to just 15 students nationwide.

"He is a pretty upstanding member of the school community and he is involved in athletics and school," Reilley said. "He has a genuine interest in his academic future."

While visiting Boston, London and Paris, the students will be given a series of challenges they must work together to solve - all the while learning about each city and taking in the sights.

NETC was hunting for a person that could have a future in leadership roles - whether at a college, public service or the working world, Reilley said.

"You want someone that is responsible that is going to be able to handle a trip like this," she said. "I've been impressed with him."

Dello Iacono has participated in peer leadership, gone to Boys State, went to a Neponset Valley leadership program and has intered for state Rep. Paul McMurtry.

Students will leave just after July 4 for the 10-day trip.

"Obviously me and my family were very excited," Dello Iacono said.