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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 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.