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). Tuition for the program is $300, payable upon acceptance to the program. Participants MUST have transportation to and from the Chamber Office each program day.
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.
Lauren Austin, New Braunfels High School
Claire Bailey, St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Berenger Barr, New Braunfels High School
Paige Beeghley, New Braunfels High School
Anna Benson, Canyon High School
Bailey Benson, New Braunfels Christian Academy
Kassie Braune, New Braunfels High School
Hayley Carden, New Braunfels High School
Aiden Engelhardt, New Braunfels High School
Sydney Garcia, New Braunfels High School
Ashley Gates, Canyon High School
Reyna Gold, Canyon High School
Stella Hernandez, New Braunfels High School
Natalia Huckaby, New Braunfels High School
Phillip Kapavik, St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Georgia Mayo, New Braunfels High School
Travis Migura, St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Edward Niland, New Braunfels High School
Parker Ott, Canyon High School
Hayden Owen, New Braunfels High School
Collin Pence, Canyon High School
Javan Penniman, New Braunfels Christian Academy
Campbell Pounds, New Braunfels Christian Academy
Sydney Robinson, Canyon Lake High School
Riley Svajian, New Braunfels High School
Graham Taylor, New Braunfels High School
Cooper Tharp, New Braunfels High School
Addison Wiley, Canyon High School
The Youth Leadership New Braunfels Class of 2024 will be graduating on Tuesday, April 30th.