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YOUTH LEADERSHIP SHOALS


Youth Leadership is a program offered to up coming 
11th graders, to get involved and learn more about 
their community and leadership roles.  
Over 100 applicants apply each year,  only 30 are accepted.  
This is a non-tuition program,  that runs solely on sponsorships.  

Click to see a schedule of program

Thanks to Buffalo Rock / Pepsi 
who is currently the sponsor of 
Youth Leadership Shoals

Class of 2007 - 2008

Nick

Chorney

Brooks High School

Kristen

Holden

Brooks High School

Andrew

Langdon

Central High School

Lauren

Bishop

Cherokee High School

Nick

Flanagan

Colbert County High School

Andrew

Mays

Colbert County High School

Roderick

Fuqua

Colbert County High School

Mary Cait

Finch

Covenant Christian School

Ryley

Hatley

Covenant Christian School

Walker

Hudson

Covenant Christian School

Emmalee

Jones

Covenant Christian School

John

Sasser

Covenant Christian School

Bradley

Addison

Florence High School

E

Darby

Florence High School

Taylor

Duncan

Florence High School

Lauren

Henderson

Florence High School

Cole

Jacobs

Florence High School

Addison

Osborn

Florence High School

Callie

Howard

Lexington High School

Loren

Olive

Lexington High School

Shelby

Putman

Lexington High School

Andrew

Springer

Lexington High School

Bridgett

Childers

Mars Hill Bible School

Ethan

Darby

Mars Hill Bible School

Brooke

Ford

Mars Hill Bible School

Ashley

Ford

Mars Hill Bible School

Baylee

Jeffrey

Mars Hill Bible School

Heather

Williamson

Mars Hill Bible School

Mariana

Caballero

Muscle Shoals High School

Mallory

Gann

Muscle Shoals High School

Mary

Hall

Muscle Shoals High School

Nick

Lynch

Muscle Shoals High School

Emily

McCann

Muscle Shoals High School

Lauren

Thornton

Muscle Shoals High School

Emily

Auten

Rogers High School

Chasity

Baker

Rogers High School

Michael

Crandall

Sheffield High School

Abril

Agnew

Shoals Christian School

Nathan

Flippo

Shoals Christian School

William

McFall

Waterloo High School

Summer

Murphy

Wilson High School

Schedule of Program:

ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION
Sunday, August 26, 2007


Youth Leadership Shoals Class, families, school officials and sponsors outline the goals and objectives for the 2006-2007 program. 
 

“THE ROPES” 
BEAR CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

Saturday, September 15, 2007
 

Participants will spend the day learning “the ropes” and getting to know each other (and themselves) by working on team building activities.  Various discussions and activities will facilitate each participant’s evaluation of their own leadership potential. 

Depart the Shoals Saturday morning and return Saturday afternoon.  This is the most important session of the year. While 100% attendance is expected throughout the year, this session is absolutely mandatory. Failure to attend this session will result in an automatic dismissal from the program.  

HISTORY OF THE SHOALS
Monday, October 8, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Participants will visit historic sites and hear from speakers so that they may gain a better understanding of the history of the entire Shoals area.

 QUALITY OF LIFE
Friday, November 9, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Participants will experience first hand how "quality of life" plays a vital part of their well being.  Session will include topics such as health and fitness, drug awareness, environment, and leadership skills.  

COMMUNITY  SERVICE
December – Various projects open to participants

Participants will time learning about and volunteering for service organizations to gain a better understanding of the importance of getting involved in the community. 

 BUSINESS  IN  THE SHOALS
Monday, January 14, 2008, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Class will gain an in depth knowledge of business in the Shoals area and throughout the Southeast.  We will study career paths, etiquette, interview skills, resume writing, and visit local businesses to have a hands on look at what it takes to run a successful business.     

COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Monday, February 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Participants will gain a better understanding about what makes the Shoals Area unique.  From learning about different cultures and art and entertainment, to learning about the criminal justice system and public safety we will learn why the Shoals is truly a great place to call home. 

 CLASS SERVICE PROJECT   - TYPE PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED

Date is to be determined, March project
Participants will learn the value of working as a team to accomplish a specific task to better their community.

 GRADUATION
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  (This date could change)

The Class will participate in a formal graduation ceremony and reflect on the past year with their classmates.  Families are encouraged to attend.