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 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