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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 2008-2009
| Lindsey |
Aldridge |
Covenant
Christian |
| Jessica |
Austin |
Central High School |
| Ethan |
Baggett |
Rogers High School |
| Jonathan |
Bigham |
Mars Hill Bible School |
| Samantha |
Bowles |
Wilson High School |
| Esther |
Clarke |
Covenant Christian |
| La Misha |
Coffee |
Colbert County High School |
| Savanna |
Collier |
Rogers High School |
| Claire |
Connell |
Covenant Christian |
| Leslie |
Crafton |
Rogers High School |
| Hope |
Garner |
Florence High School |
| Hollin |
Garner |
Muscle Shoals |
| Haley |
Gautney |
Lexington |
| Siler |
Head |
Florence High School |
| Jacie |
Hill |
Muscle Shoals |
| Rebecca |
Holden |
Brooks High School |
| Kate |
Hughes |
Wilson High School |
| Leah |
Malone |
Cherokee High School |
| Makenzie |
Malone |
Deshler High School |
| Ben |
Norwood |
Deshler High School |
| Alyssa |
Patterson |
Colbert County High School |
| Presley |
Pettus |
Wilson High School |
| Jessica |
Pollard |
Mars Hill Bible School |
| Joseph |
Posey |
Muscle Shoals |
| Mitchell |
Ray |
Rogers High School |
| Candace |
Rhodes |
Lauderdale County High School |
| Amanda |
Rumbley |
Deshler High School |
| Jordain |
Rutherford |
Muscle Shoals |
| Meredith |
Schlosser |
Florence High School |
| Gary |
Smith |
Florence High School |
| Tiffany |
Softley |
Muscle Shoals |
| Shelby |
Stricklin |
Waterloo High School |
| Caitlyn |
Tabor |
Creekside Academy Homeschool |
| Candy |
Thigpen |
Rogers High School |
| Alex |
Thompson |
Covenant Christian |
| Anna |
Truitt |
Lexington |
| Levi |
Whitman |
Lauderdale County High School |
| Hannah |
Whitten |
Florence High School |
| Krystle |
Wisdom |
Deshler High School |
| Parker |
Wright |
Deshler High School |
Schedule
of Program:
ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Youth
Leadership Shoals Class, families, school officials and sponsors outline
the goals and objectives for the 2008-2009 program.
“THE ROPES”
BEAR CREEK EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
SEE PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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 13, 2008, 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
Tuesday,
November 11, 2008, 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 19, 2009, 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 16, 2009, 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 26, 2009, 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.
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