Leadership Blair County Youth

Leadership Blair County Youth, financially supported by the Chamber Foundation, 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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Application

Application Referral

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​​Class of 2020-21

CAMRYN BEATTY
Williamsburg Community High School
 
GRACE BROADRICK
Altoona Area High School
 
ANAIYAH CRONE (NAIYAH)
Altoona Area High School
 
EMILY DALE
Tyrone Area High School
 
REBEKAH DISNEY
Central High School
 
OLIVIA GREGG (LIVY)
Bellwood-Antis High School
 
HAILEY HOUCK
Tyrone Area High School
 
LIVIA LECRONE
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
ALEXIS LOVRICH (LEXI)
Bellwood-Antis High School
 
LILIANA NERI (LILY)
Williamsburg Community High School
 
WILL PRICE
Tyrone Area High School
 
MARISSA ROSS
Altoona Area High School
 
HAILEY VANISH
Tyrone Area High School
 
KATELYN WILLIAMS (KATIE)
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
KIERSTEN WILLIAMS
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
DOMINIC YANOSHAK
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

20-2021 Class Schedule

July 28, 2020
Orientation

September 17, 2020
Session 1
History/Heritage/Arts

October 6, 2020
Session 2
Agricultural Heritage

November 10, 2020
Session 3

 
December 17, 2020
Session 4
Mini Projects
 
January 7, 2021
Session 5
Diversity
 
February 4, 2021
Session 6
Drug & Alcohol
 
March 11, 2021
Session 7
Youth Session/Combined with LBC Youth Group
 
April 8, 2021
Session 8
Grants
 
May 6, 2021
Session 9
Class Project
 
May 12, 2021
Graduation