KYLA Students Develop Leadership, Team Building Skills

November 21, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.
Miriel McFarland, Instrumental Machine Development; Brenton Miller, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Sage Parker, Warsaw Community High School; Hailey Borsa, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Hannah Fisher, Warsaw Community High School; and Hannah Holland, Triton Junior-Senior High School. Photo Provided.
Miriel McFarland, Instrumental Machine Development; Brenton Miller, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Sage Parker, Warsaw Community High School; Hailey Borsa, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Hannah Fisher, Warsaw Community High School; and Hannah Holland, Triton Junior-Senior High School. Photo Provided.

By Staff Report

The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) class of 2024–25 gathered for its third session on Nov. 6 at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café.
This session focused on leadership and team building, providing students with essential skills to become effective leaders in their communities, according to a news release from KYLA.
Miriel McFarland, director of training and education at Instrumental Machine & Development, led the session. With her background as a former teacher and her active involvement as a leader in the community, Miriel brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the students, stated the release.
During the session, Miriel guided the students through lessons on critical leadership and team building skills such as active listening, emotional intelligence and conflict management. These skills are vital for fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams.
KYLA continues to provide a supportive environment where high school juniors can develop leadership skills and become informed, proactive community leaders. The academy’s monthly sessions cover a wide range of community sectors, including government, healthcare, agriculture and service organizations, offering a comprehensive leadership education.
For more information, visit www.kosciuskoyouthleadership.org or follow KYLA on social media.


The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) class of 2024–25 gathered for its third session on Nov. 6 at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café.
This session focused on leadership and team building, providing students with essential skills to become effective leaders in their communities, according to a news release from KYLA.
Miriel McFarland, director of training and education at Instrumental Machine & Development, led the session. With her background as a former teacher and her active involvement as a leader in the community, Miriel brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the students, stated the release.
During the session, Miriel guided the students through lessons on critical leadership and team building skills such as active listening, emotional intelligence and conflict management. These skills are vital for fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams.
KYLA continues to provide a supportive environment where high school juniors can develop leadership skills and become informed, proactive community leaders. The academy’s monthly sessions cover a wide range of community sectors, including government, healthcare, agriculture and service organizations, offering a comprehensive leadership education.
For more information, visit www.kosciuskoyouthleadership.org or follow KYLA on social media.


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