LEADERSHIP PALM BEACH COUNTY Celebrates Graduation for Youth Leadership Program, Awards NINE Scholarships
46 high school juniors look back on a unique county-wide leadership immersion
WEST PALM BEACH FL, May 21, 2013 – (LPBC) recently honored student graduates of its and awarded college scholarships to nine program participants who reflected on leadership and their own career focus in outstanding essays. The graduation celebration was held on May 15 at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach. More than 150 guests enjoyed remarks by program chair Eric Hopkins as well as a key-note address by Ed Chase.
Eric Hopkins, Youth Leadership Committee Chair, 2013 Youth Leadership Scholarship Recipients from top left: Matthew Shultz of Glades Day School, Keli Hodges of Alexander W. Dreyoos School of the Arts, Daron Imgram of Glades Central Community High School, Lizabeth Lohmann of Glades Day School, Jennifer McCrate of Jupiter Community High, Mariah Morgenstern of Boca Raton Community High School, Anabel Gonzalez of John I. Leonard Community High School, Shelby McCleary of Palm Beach Central High School, and Paola Correia of Suncoast Community High School.The 2013 Youth Leadership Class was composed of forty-six high school juniors representing twenty-three different schools throughout Palm BeachCounty. Selected by school principals and guidance counselors, Youth Leadership class members are immersed in a nine-month curriculum that gives students unparalleled access to county industries, leaders, and experiences. This year, on-site session days brought students into the studios of Channel 25, the kitchen of the Breaker’s Hotel, down into the Kennedy Bunker and aboard airboats in Grassy Waters Preserve. These talented young leaders honed skills in public speaking, interviewing, and resume-writing.
LPBC’s Youth Leadership program is coordinated by volunteer alumni of the organization’s adult leadership program and has graduated over 575 students. The next class begins in September 2013. Incoming high school juniors interested in participating should speak with their principal or guidance counselor. For more information about the Leadership Palm Beach County’s Youth Leadership Program or to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the scholarship fund, contact LPBC Executive Director, Christina D’Elosua at 561-833-4321, or visit LeadershipPBC.org.
Youth Leadership GraduatesAbout LEADERSHIP PALM BEACH COUNTY
Leadership Palm Beach County, Inc., is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to foster awareness of community issues and promote efficient communication and cooperative relationships between existing and emerging community leaders. LPBC’s stated mission is to educate and unite leaders to build a better community. Initiated in 1983 through a collaborative effort of the local Chambers of Commerce, LPBC has prepared more than 1,000 graduates for enhanced community leadership roles.