Leadership Blair County Youth

Leadership Blair County is a program that works to develop the leadership potential of 10th grade students of high schools in Blair County, as well as educate the students of on the county’s heritage, culture and work force opportunities.

About
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce with its continued commitment to the betterment of our county has developed this program, modeled after our successful adult program, to assist in the development of our youth to become leaders within their schools, communities and the entire county.

It is the mission of Leadership Blair County Youth to develop the leadership potential that exists in tenth grade students from all of the high schools in Blair County, as well as educate these students about Blair County’s heritage, culture and workforce opportunities. The goal is to instill a sense of civic pride and community involvement in these students. A key component of the program is behavior modeling, so that the students will take their leadership skills back to their respective schools and encourage other students to reach their potential and become involved in their schools and community. Students will become more aware of their environment and their ability to impact it.

Program Goals:

• Teach students that they have the capability to make a difference in their communities
• Instill a desire to stay in our community and be a positive force
• Realize they are a valuable resource of energy, time and talent
• Realize they have the potential to develop into positive contributors to our communities
• Learn through involvement and experience, being treated with respect as equal partners
• Instill an eagerness to learn about leadership skills and their communities

Program sponsored by: 

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​What LBCY Means to Students

​What LBCY Means to Parents

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Apply
To apply for admission to the Leadership Blair County Youth Program, applications are available to freshman students through their guidance counselors or below. The Leadership Blair County Youth Selection Committee makes the final determinations regarding admission. Representatives of all school districts will be included in the class. Notification of acceptance in the class will be done in mid-May. Class size is limited to 24 participants representing all school districts.
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There is no cost to the student or their school district. This program is supported through donations of businesses that are willing to invest in the youth and future of our community. Tax deductible donations may be made to the Blair County Chamber Foundation.

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​​Class of 2019-2020

DEVYN AMIGH
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
CASSIE BERKHIMER
Claysburg-Kimmel High School
 
ASHLEY BRUBAKER
Williamsburg Community High School
 
COLIN BUTLER
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
HAWKE CLAYCOMB
Claysburg-Kimmel High School
 
RAVEN CRISCITELLO
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
CARLY DIXON
Central High School
 
MARISA HOOPER
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
COOPER KEEN
Bellwood-Antis High School
 
AIDAN KELLEY
Altoona Area High School
 
MACKENZIE KELLEY
Altoona Area High School
 
CONOR MAURO
Claysburg-Kimmel High School
 
DANIELLE MUELLER
Altoona Area High School
 
JADEN QUINN
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
MORGAN REIGHARD
Williamsburg Community High School
 
NOELLE SHENK
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
AMIRADAMA SMITH-BANKS
Altoona Area High School
 
MARIAN STEPHENS
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
SOFIA VENEZIANO
Altoona Area High School
 
JOSHUA WAITE
Central High School
 
ALISSA WALKER
Williamsburg Community High School
 
TAELYNN WHETSTINE
Central High School
 
TESSA WISE
Altoona Area High School
 
EMILY ZHU
Hollidaysburg Area High School

2019-2020 Class Schedule
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Session 1
History/Heritage/Arts Part 1

Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Sesson 2
Agriculture Heritage Part 2

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Session 3
Justice

Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Session 4
Mini Projects
 
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Session 5
Diversity
 
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Session 6
Drug & Alcohol
 
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Session 7    
Combined with Adult
 
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Session 8
Grants
  
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Session 9
Class Project
 
Wednesday, May 13, 2020        
Graduation           
(Graduation is 11:30 to 1:30)

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