(June 16, 2005) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard visits with 15-year-old Karla Nieto of Downey during the high school junior's week in Washington, D.C. as a participant in Presidential Classroom. Karla was among 18 juniors and seniors from California and more than 500 from throughout the country selected to participate in the distinguished program. In addition to good grades, students eligible to participate in Presidential Classroom must demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities and community service. As part of the experience, Karla participated in a moot court, attended a lecture given by Associate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and toured the major sites in Washington, D.C. including the U.S. Capitol Building, the National Archives, the Smithsonian Museums and the monuments along the Mall. A lifelong Downey resident, Karla is the daughter of Alonso and Mayra Nieto and attends St. Joseph High School in Lakewood.