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LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMS
One sophomore ambassador
is selected to represent UHS at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
Conference, a 3-day leadership seminar. The HOBY mission is to
provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower
individuals to achieve their highest potential. The 3-day leadership
seminar motivates and prepares participants for leadership positions
in their schools and helps them expand the talents that will serve
them and their communities well in the future. The seminar gives
students the opportunity to meet, interact and question regionally,
nationally and internationally renowned leaders in business, government,
and education. To learn more about the great opportunities and
experiences offered by the HOBY organization.
Eligibility Requirements: All sophomores
are eligible to apply. The selection committee will choose one
student ambassador to represent our school based on leadership
ability, sensitivity to others, and desire to communicate your
knowledge to your peers. Please complete the following essay requirement,
which is part of the selection process. In 100-150 words, please
describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a
leader in your community. Students are asked to apply and to write
an essay in early November.
The UHS Counseling
Center nominates students for the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference
(RYLA Conference). This is a weekend-long, youth leadership-training
program for enthusiastic students who have energy and desire to
meet new people and discover their potential. The conference is
generally held in held February at the Freedoms Foundation in
Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Sophomore, juniors and seniors are
eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Counseling
Center and must be submitted by early December for consideration.
There are a limited number of spaces available, so don’t
miss this great opportunity!
The mission of the Chester County Chamber Foundation's Youth Leadership
Program is to create exceptional opportunities for all academic
and income level Chester County high school students to develop
leadership skills, learn about Chester County based career options
and paths, and to interact with leaders of major industries countywide.
We aim to use the business landscape of today to inspire a diverse
collection of leaders for the future. The long-term objective
is to endear them to this market place so that they want to stay
or return to Chester County to pursue their careers. Applications
are available online or from Ms Vaughn in the Career Center in
the spring.
Eligibility Requirements: Student must
be a junior or senior. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Students must be able to arrange transportation to and from Chamber
headquarters in Malvern on session days. Students must be able
to attend full-day events throughout the school year.
The American Legion's Boys State Program
This program is one of the longest-running and most respected civic education programs for high school students in the country. Each state runs its own program. Pennsylvania’s Keystone Boys State welcomes over 130 participants each year for its program at Shippensburg University, free of cost.
At Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen through a week-long government simulation, which begins on the local level and builds up to the state level. Activities include government elections, legislative sessions, court proceedings, and law enforcement presentations.
Throughout the week, participants also hear from a variety of guest speakers, visit their representatives in Harrisburg at the State Capital, start & run their own business, partake in recreational activities (including sports, chorus and band), and much more.
The program is open to an PA high school junior the summer of his junior year and is usually selected by the local American Legion Post or high school guidance department. Anyone may apply to attend by downloading the application and bringing it to your local Legion Post for sponsorship. Look for information in May. http://www.keystoneboysstate.com/KBS/About.html
Applications are due June 1, 2010.
Keystone Girls State Program:
The Counseling Center is looking to nominate one rising senior for the 2010 Keystone Girls State program, which will be held at Shippensburg University from June 20-26, 2010. The American Legion Auxiliary has offered to sponsor one female student from Unionville High School to attend this top-notch program that offers valuable government instruction and leadership training. The main objective of this program is to educate young women as to the duties, privilege, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Attendees will experience all levels of government from city, county, state and federal government. Girls State is an outstanding opportunity for young women interested in student council, political science, government, law and leadership. For more information regarding this program, please visit: http://ala.palegion.com/programs/program-list/girls-state/
If you would like to apply for a nomination, please complete the following essay prompt:
In 500 words or less, explain why you would be the best representation that Unionville High School has to offer for Keystone Girls State.
Your essay must be submitted to Ms. Vaughn in the Counseling Center by early April.
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