The Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off reception honoring the 24 outstanding high school juniors that were selected by their counselors to participate in the Youth Leadership Robins Region Program. The kick-off event took place August 6th at Central Georgia Technical College.

The participants for the Class of 2019-20 are: Savanna Carr, Holly Drexler, Ila Gould, Aria Jenkins, Rumi Lee, Emma Ringe, Davis Scott, Shannon Smith of Houston County High School; Brianna Beard, T’Ron Blackmon, Paige Coker, Isabelle Dollar, Morgan Willis of Northside High School; Allen Brooks, Jenna Hargett, Leah Kearse, Ansley Miranda, Jade Voigt of Veterans High School; Reina Abram, Dacy Clemmons, Anastacia Del Rio, Zander Narum, Farinaz Zahiri of Warner Robins High School; Meg Kelham of The Westfield School.

Special remarks were made during the program by Houston County Board of Education’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark Scott, and by April Bragg, President & CEO of the Robins Regional Chamber. “Our youth leadership program is truly one of the most impactful things we do giving students real-world insight into career opportunities and a glimpse into how a community works.” The Youth Leadership Robins Region program is supported and sponsored by Chick-fil-A Warner Robins.

The Youth Leadership Robins Region program exposes young leaders to the key elements that form a strong and dynamic community and encourages their input and creativity. By equipping students with the tools needed for future leadership roles in our society, they become aware of the many opportunities for them to remain in the Robins Region after their post-secondary education. Students apply for the program in the spring of their sophomore year in high school and are selected based on character, interest in the community, and the desire to shape ideas and attitudes in others.

The Youth Leadership program is also designed to contribute to the development of future leaders by exposing participants to contemporary community issues, increasing awareness of community needs, strengthening teamwork skills, enhancing communication skills, and cultivating decision-making skills. Youth Leadership Robins Region is presented by the Robins Regional Chamber and endorsed by the Houston County Board of Education and Westfield Schools.