(June 16, 2005) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard visits with 18-year-old Jessica Abarca of Belmont High School in Los Angeles during the high school senior's week in Washington, D.C. as a participant in Presidential Classroom. Jessica 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, Jessica 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. Jessica is looking forward to attending the University of California at Santa Cruz in the Fall where she plans to study political science and business administration.