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 40 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 2009-2010

Rebekah Alexander, Covenant Christian
Hunter Allen, Brooks
Hanna Archer, Shoals Christian
Katie Benson, Covenant Christian
Philip Berryhill, Muscle Shoals
Russell Bowling, Wilson
Rebecca Brocato, Muscle Shoals
Elizabeth Brock, Shoals Christian
Leslie Bullard, Florence High School
Taryn Burgess, Florence High School
Cass Crews, Rogers
Elle Darby, Florence High School
Chase Davis, Calvery Fellowship
Aaron Finch, Covenant Christian
Morgan Griffin, Brooks
Samantha Hammond, Lexington
Darby Harris, Florence High School
Anna Hester, Cherokee High
Chelsi Holt, Brooks
Haley Irons, Rogers
Emily Irvin, Central
Mason Jones, Muscle Shoals
Russell Kershaw, Brooks
Katelyn Kitching, Central
Brandon Landis, Shoals Christian
Taylor Lindley, Shoals Christian
Taylor Matthews, Rogers
Alexis Moriarty, Florence High School
Megan Neill, Florence High School
Taylor Beth Noblit, Covenant Christian
Molly Orrick, Waterloo
Ashton Ray, Florence High School
Leigh Rusevlyan, Florence High School
Alli Self, Muscle Shoals
Whitney Smith, Florence High School
Seth Taylor, Mars Hill Bible
Autumn Tucker, Sheffield
Jameri Williams, Muscle Shoals
Hugh Wright, Central

Schedule of Program:

ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION

Sunday, August 23, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

Youth Leadership Shoals class and parents, school officials and sponsors are invited to meet each other and hear the goals and objectives for the 2009-2010 program.   

“THE ROPES” BEAR CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

Saturday, September 26, 8:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 27, noon 2009

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.  We depart the Shoals Saturday morning and return Sunday around noon.  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 12, 2009, 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.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 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 18, 2010, 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 15, 2010, 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  

March project; date is to be determined

Participants will learn the value of working as a team to accomplish a specific task to better their community.  

GRADUATION

Sunday, April 25, 2010 (tentative), 2:00 p.m.

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