Youth Leadership

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Youth Leadership New Braunfels is a program of the Chamber and the Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association. This program for local high school sophomores and juniors aims to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness so they become familiar with current issues, community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing the direction of their community’s future.

The program begins in late August with an orientation and in September the students will attend an all-day retreat. Following the August and September activities, the class will meet once a month for seven school-day sessions from October to April, culminating with a graduation ceremony in late April. The sessions will cover topics such as leadership skills, tourism, history, arts, government, the justice system, health care, business and economic development, and education.

The program is open to incoming 10th and 11th grade students who have at least a “B” average at New Braunfels High School, Canyon High School, Davenport High School, Memorial Early College High School, Canyon Lake High School, Pieper High School, Smithson Valley High School or a local private school (residing within the NBISD or Comal ISD attendance zones). Interested participants will submit applications and references to the Chamber and final participants will be chosen anonymously by the Youth Leadership New Braunfels Selection Committee.

Applications for the class of 2024 are now open! The deadline to submit fully completed applications and references is Sunday, June 4, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Youth Leadership 2023 Class Roster:

Jillian Allen - New Braunfels Christian Academy
Kristopher Bayer - New Braunfels Christian Academy
Presley Bolado - Canyon High School
Wyatt Buckley - New Braunfels High School
Lilah Dupree - Canyon High School
Garrett Ellis - New Braunfels High School
Liliana Escalante - Canyon High School
Dakota Fisher - Memorial Early College High School
Julie Franklin - John Paul II
Emily Freiha - New Braunfels High School
Audrey Fulham - New Braunfels High School
Ian Goodwin - Canyon High School
Kate Hanz - New Braunfels High School
Gracie Hoppe - Canyon High School
Ella Jenkins - Canyon High School
Parker Joseph - New Braunfels Christian Academy
Katrina Kilgore - Canyon High School
Catcher Kyle - New Braunfels High School
Elizabeth Lawson - New Braunfels High School
Maya Matthews - Memorial Early College High School
Mckaleigh Mattson - Davenport High School
Brynnleigh Miller - John Paul II
Megan Ohnheiser - John Paul II
Houston Phillips - New Braunfels High School
Jack Sciantarelli - John Paul II
Brixton Shullanberger - New Braunfels High School
Jacob Tuckness - Canyon Lake High School
Landon Yutzy - New Braunfels High School

Youth Leadership New Braunfels Class of 2023 Graduation

Tuesday, April 18
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brauntex Theatre

OBJECTIVES

To identify students who have demonstrated leadership qualities or display a potential toward leadership
To select a class of approximately 30 participants who represent a diverse group of students
To present in-depth programs to acquaint participants with community needs, opportunities, problems and resources, and to allow interaction with community leaders
To provide opportunities for students from different environments to know one another and develop a level of trust and respect

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Youth Leadership New Braunfels program is to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness. They will become familiar with current issues, community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing the direction of their community’s future. Through their participation in the program, the students will be prepared to make a positive impact on the quality of life in their community. Youth Leadership New Braunfels has graduated over 700 students.

PROGRAM
Youth Leadership New Braunfels is a series of seven school-day sessions covering areas such as city/county government, economic development, social needs, personal skills and other key topics in our community. The program also includes an orientation with parents, a full-day retreat and a graduation ceremony. This program will present in-depth classes that will acquaint participants with community problems and resources and allow interaction with community leaders and decision makers.

TUITION
Tuition for the program is $300 and includes meals, breaks, supplemental transportation and course materials. Sponsors subsidize remaining cost of the program.

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