President George W. Bush will meet Gabriel "Gabe" Wilson on his arrival tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio. Wilson is a high school senior who is active in helping other young people avoid drug use and peer pressure. In his State of the Union address, President Bush called on all Americans to  dedicate at least two years of their lives—the equivalent of 4,000 hours—in service to their communities, our country and the world. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the country who are answering the call to service, and will recognize Wilson as an example of the dedication to service he is hoping to instill in all Americans through his USA Freedom Corps initiative.

A senior at Northland High School, Wilson volunteers with Youth to Youth International, a youth led drug prevention and leadership program. Wilson serves on Youth to Youth's Youth Advisory and Speakers Boards. In his work with Youth to Youth, Wilson helps design and implement drug prevention programs for his peers and speaks to students about the benefits of making drug-free choices.

Gabe also helps run mini-camps for seventh and eighth grade students that prepare students for the transition to high school. He participates in Just Say No marches and rallies and is active in Team Northland, the community service club at his high school. Through Team Northland, he has been involved with a reading program at a nearby elementary school and landscaping for Habitat for Humanity homes.

Gabe plans to attend Ohio University next fall where he will study photography.

President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to foster an American culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion around the world. Interested volunteers can find information on the USA Freedom Corps at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-Corps.

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