Nick Jonas and Jordin Sparks Announced as Co-Chairs of the National Youth Leadership Committee of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration

38 Athletes, Entertainers, and Student Leaders Under Age 25 Inspired by President Reagan Will Honor the 100th Birthday of America's 40th President

LOS ANGELES, August 2, 2010 - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced today the formation
of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial
Celebration. Each of these 38 young athletes, entertainers, and student
leaders has been inspired in a personal way by President Reagan's vision of
freedom and the example of his leadership. Committee members will participate
in the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration representing America's next
generation of leaders.

"We need you. We need your youth. We need your strength. We need your
idealism to help us make right that which is wrong," President Reagan
declared on May 17, 1981, in a commencement address at the University of
Notre Dame. "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it
because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have
opportunities beyond anything we've ever known."

Together, committee members have earned awards and accolades that
include:

    -- 18 Olympic Medals
    -- 11 NCAA All-American Selections
    -- 5 NCAA Championships
    -- 2 NCAA Players of the Year
    -- 2 Platinum Records
    -- 1 Miss USA Crown

"Ronald Reagan is a personal hero of mine," said 18-year-old
singer/songwriter Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. "I admire the way he
stood up for causes he believed were right, no matter what."

"Ronald Reagan's optimism and graciousness is a model for me in my
career," said 20-year-old Grammy-nominated, Platinum recording artist Jordin
Sparks. "I'm honored to be a part of this leadership committee and give back
just a fraction of the blessings I've received."

Members of the National Youth Leadership Committee will participate in
many of the Reagan Centennial activities sponsored by the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Foundation, including those found at
www.reagancentennial.com.

"Honoring President Reagan during his centennial year is a tremendous
privilege and responsibility. I believe my generation can learn from a man
who was able to accomplish so much while still respecting all opinions," said
Brodi Conover, a student at Georgetown University and founder of Community
Honor Flight. "We've lost that capacity in our civic discourse today. I want
to emulate President Reagan's leadership to always respect others while
maintaining convictions."

Genevieve Ryan, Princeton University student and former White House
intern, said, "I'm touched to be a part of this stellar group. There was
something special about President Reagan. Only a legacy as enduring as
President Reagan's would have the power to inspire multiple generations."

Ronald Reagan believed in American exceptionalism. This group of
Olympians, professional athletes, entertainers, sailors from the USS Ronald
Reagan, and student leaders representing colleges and universities from
across America is truly that: exceptional.

    Members of National Youth Leadership Committee include:
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    Nathan Adrian, Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist & NCAA Champion
    Marco Andretti, Indy Car Driver, 21 Career Top 10 Finishes
    Terrence Austin, Football Player, Washington Redskins
    Katie Black, Student, Pepperdine University
    Ellie Castine, Student, University of Virginia
    Peter Castine, Student, Miami University
    J.R. Celski, Speed Skater, Olympic Medalist & Eight-Time World Champion
    Oliver Cole, Navy Sailor, USS Ronald Reagan
    Brodi Conover, Student, Georgetown University
    Meryl Davis, Ice Dancer, Olympian & World Championship Silver Medalist
    Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010
    Kendall Fisher, Student, Pepperdine University
    Jimmer Fredette, Basketball Player, NCAA All-American
    Richie Gregory, Student, Eureka College
    Katie Hoff, Swimmer, Two-Time Olympian & World Champion
    Hillary Hurd, Student, University of Virginia
    Nicole Johnson, Miss California USA 2010
    Nick Jonas, Musician
    J.W. Krumpholz, Water Polo Player, Olympian & 2009 NCAA National Player
     of the Year
    Nastia Liukin, Gymnast, Five-Time Olympic Medalist
    Colin Mansfield, Cadet, United States West Point Military Academy
    Greg McElroy, Quarterback & 2009 National Champion, University of
     Alabama
    Kelley O'Hara, Soccer Player, FC Gold Pride & 2009 NCAA National
     Player of the Year
    Anna Maria Perez De Tangle, Actress, Model & Singer
    Jordan Pruitt, Recording Artist
    Katherine Reutter, Speed Skater, Two-Time Olympic Medalist & World Cup
     Champion
    Colleen Delaney Rigby, Student, Georgetown University
    Katelyn Rowan, Student, Eureka College
    Genevieve Ryan, Student, Princeton University
    Alicia Sacramone, Gymnast, Olympic Medalist & World Champion
    Ryan Sheckler, Skateboarder, X Games Gold Medalist & Drew Tour Athlete of
     the Year
    Sharon Soileau, Navy Sailor, USS Ronald Reagan
    Jordin Sparks, Musician
    Hannah Teter, Snowboarder, Two-Time Olympian & X Games Gold Medalist
    Charlie White, Ice Dancer, Olympian & Grand Prix Champion
    David Will, Student, Princeton University
    Bryon Wilson, Mogul Skier, Olympic Bronze Medalist
    Ross Wilson, Baseball Player, Chicago White Sox Organization

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Centennial Celebration - is a
historic two-year-long celebration to commemorate the 100th birthday of the
40th President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. Visit
www.reagancentennial.com to learn more. The mission of the Reagan
Presidential Foundation is to preserve and promote his legacy of inspired
freedom.

Garrett Marquis, +1-949-683-1503