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 2010-2011

Chapelle Ayres              Brooks High School
Billie Bulman                 Muscle Shoals High School
Claire Burns                 Sheffield High School
Brooks Canup               Muscle Shoals High School
Charlie Clark                 Mars Hill Bible School
Nolin Connell                  Covenant Christian School
David Dial                      Rogers High School
Kayla Dison                    Lauderdale County High School
Abby Duncan                   Florence High School
Bailey Fowler                  Lexington High School
Lauren Garrett                Deshler High School
Katherine Graham           Cherokee High School
Jessie Groch                   Florence High School
Karoline Hammond          Lexington High School
Meredith Hamner            Rogers High School
Yeshea Harden               Deshler High School
Jamie Hartley                 Shoals Christian School
Cress Jacobs                  Florence High School
Taytyana Kellam            Deshler High School
Janae Kirkmon               Central High School
Valerie Liverett               Lexington High School
Hannah Marsh                Florence High School
Hallie Mauldin                 Florence High School
Lindsey McAllister           Muscle Shoals High School
Kayleen McCafferty        Lexington High School
Caitlin McCool                Mars Hill Bible School
Ethan McCreary             Muscle Shoals High School
Hannah McGuire             Deshler High School
Camilla Miller                 Deshler High School
Grace Newton                Lauderdale County High School
Molly Norwood               Deshler High School
Austin Osborn                Florence High School
Danielle Peters              Brooks High School
Thomas Rhodes             Covenant Christian School
Harley Robertson           Brooks High School
Eric Roddy                    Sheffield High School
Ruby Villalobos              Wilson High School
Katie Wisdom                Deshler High School
Jennifer Woodis             Cherokee High School
Sara Young                   Florence High School

Schedule of Program:

ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION

Sunday, August 22, 2010, 2:00 p.m.

Youth Leadership Shoals class, parents, and sponsors are invited to meet each other and hear the goals and objectives for the 2010-2011 program.   

“THE ROPES” BEAR CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

Saturday, September 25, 8:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 26, noon 2010

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/Lunch Sponsor Demos Restaurant

Monday, October 11, 2010, 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

Thursday, November 11, 2010, 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 17, 2011, 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/Lunch Sponsor: Demos Restaurant:

Monday, February 21, 2011, 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, 2011 (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.