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.

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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

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What LBCY Means to Students

What LBCY Means to Parents

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.

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.

Class of 2022-23

MITCHELL BARONNER
Hollidaysburg Area High School

BENJAMIN BERNHARTHORTON
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

EMMA BETTWY
Altoona Area High School

KELSEY CRIDER
Altoona Area High School

SARAH DISNEY
Central High School

NICK FOOR
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

GRACIE GIOIOSA
Altoona Area High School

JOHANNA HECKMAN
Bellwood-Antis High School

COURTNEY IRWIN
Altoona Area High School

LILY PEARL KOELLE
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

CONNOR MCELHENY
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

CLAIRE MURICEAK
Hollidaysburg Area High School

ALICE MUSSELMAN
Central High School

SAM PARKS
Williamsburg Community High School

ANASTASIA RANALLI
Williamsburg Community High School

LAURA REED
Altoona Area High School

HOLDEN SCHREIER
Bellwood-Antis High School

BRODIE SOLER
Claysburg-Kimmel High School

MAEVE VANHORN
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

22-2023 Class Schedule

July 26, 2022
Orientation

September 8, 2022
Session 1
History/Heritage/Arts Part 1

October 4, 2022
Session 2
Agricultural Heritage Part 2

November 9, 2022
Session 3
Justice

December 8, 2022
Session 4
Mini Projects

January 5, 2023
Session 5
Diversity

February 2, 2023
Session 6
Drug & Alcohol

March 9, 2023
Session 7
Youth Session/Combined with LBC Adult Group

April 5, 2023
Session 8
Grants

May 4, 2023
Session 9
Class Project

May 10, 2023
Graduation