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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 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.