Yesterday, twenty-four local high school students graduated from the annual Washington County Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership course.
This program is developed and organized by the Chamber of Commerce with the assistance and sponsorship of local organizations and businesses.
It focuses on developing valuable leadership skills and allows participants to learn more about Washington County through exploration and education.
The Youth Leadership Class consists of 10th and 11th grade students – 12 from the Washington County High School and 12 from Brentwood School, all selected by their respective schools.
“These students represent our future,” said Katie Moncus, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. “Through the Youth Leadership course, they have become further acquainted with community needs and available resources through special training and interactions with local leaders.”
The following Sophomore and Junior class students were selected by the Washington County High School to participate in this year’s Washington County Leadership program:
Kennedy Blocker
Emma Brantley
Katie Burden
Kaili Guo
Kaeden King
Lillie McDonald
Kylie Prentiss
Madison Sheram
Adellyn Smith
Laila Wiley
Arabella Wilson
Reagan Wright
Brentwood School selected the following 10th and 11th graders to take part in the 2023-2024 class:
Thatcher Andrews
Allysa Boyen
Brayley Brooks
Samantha Carter
Zach Denton
Cadence English
Morgan Hitchcock
Kate Hudson
Callie Jones
Mary Thomas Smith
Addison Welch
Carrie Wright
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership course graduation took place at the Oconee Fall Line Technical College. A breakfast was catered by Chester Dean’s.
“We are so proud of their hard work and can not wait to see all that they will accomplish in the future,” said Chamber President Moncus.
