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 2018-2019

​OLIVIA AURANDT
Williamsburg Community High School
 
KELSIE BUTLER
Williamsburg Community High School

DYLAN CESCHINI
Central High School
 
MATTHEW CLIFTON
Tyrone Area High School
 
ELIYA CRAIG
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
MATTHEW DE HOYOS 
Williamsburg Community High School

ISABELLA FRANK
Altoona Area High School
 
ANNA-LYNN FRYER
Tyrone Area High School
 
ABBY GONDEK
Altoona Area High School
 
SARAH HOOVER
Tyrone Area High School
 
CASSIE KYLE
Altoona Area High School
 
AUSTIN LEWIS
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
NICK LEWIS
Tyrone Area High School
 
MADISON MC LANAHAN
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
LOVÉ MEEK
Central High School 
 
KELLER METZKER
Central High School
 
MADISON MIKESIC
Williamsburg Community High School
 
NOAH PATTON
Bellwood-Antis High School
 
BRENDAN SHAFFER
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
MADDIE SMITH
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
 
ALONNA SOMERS
Williamsburg Community High School
 
ANDREW TORNATORE
Bellwood-Antis High School
 
PAIGE WEBSTER
Tyrone Area High School
 
LAUREN YOUNG
Bellwood-Antis High School

2018-2019 Class Schedule

Monday, July 30 & Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Retreat
 
Wednesday, September 12, 2018                 Session 1
History/Heritage/Arts Part 1

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Session 2
Agricultural Heritage Part 2  
 
Wednesday, November 14, 2018                       Session 3
Justice
  
Tuesday, December 18, 2018                            Session 4
Mini Projects
  
Thursday, January 3, 2019                            Session 5
Diversity/Social Media
  
Tuesday, February 5, 2019                              Session 6
Drug & Alcohol
  
Thursday, March 14, 2019                              Session 7
Combined with Adult
  
Wednesday, April 10, 2019                               Session 8
Grants
  
Thursday, May 2, 2019                                   Session 9
Class Project
  
Wednesday, May 8, 2019                     Graduation 
 

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