KYLA Class Of 2024-25 Begins Journey With First Meeting At Kosciusko REMC

October 2, 2024 at 9:26 p.m.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Sierra Hawley, Triton Junior-Senior High School; Melanie Hertzler, Warsaw Community High School; Emerson Krull; Wawasee High School; back row: Cruz Nunez, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Hayden Lechlitner, NorthWood High School; Ava Cosby, Wawasee High School/home school; Jackson Barros, Lakeland Christian Academy; Chris McKeand, KYLA moderator. Photo Provided.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Sierra Hawley, Triton Junior-Senior High School; Melanie Hertzler, Warsaw Community High School; Emerson Krull; Wawasee High School; back row: Cruz Nunez, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Hayden Lechlitner, NorthWood High School; Ava Cosby, Wawasee High School/home school; Jackson Barros, Lakeland Christian Academy; Chris McKeand, KYLA moderator. Photo Provided.

By Staff Report

The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) class of 2024–25 recently gathered for their first meeting of the year at Kosciusko REMC.
This year’s class includes 32 high school juniors from Lakeland Christian Academy, NorthWood High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, Triton Junior-Senior High School, Warsaw Community High School, Wawasee High School and home school.
The students received an introduction to the program, learned about upcoming sessions and engaged in icebreaker activities to get to know one another.
KYLA students participate in monthly sessions across various locations in Kosciusko County, where they learn essential leadership skills. These sessions cover diverse community sectors such as government, healthcare, agriculture and service organizations.
Through a group community service project, students will have the opportunity to apply their leadership skills and share their experiences.
KYLA aims to create a supportive environment where high school juniors can develop leadership skills and become informed, proactive community leaders.
For more information, visit www.kosciuskoyouthleadership.org or follow KYLA on social media.

The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) class of 2024–25 recently gathered for their first meeting of the year at Kosciusko REMC.
This year’s class includes 32 high school juniors from Lakeland Christian Academy, NorthWood High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, Triton Junior-Senior High School, Warsaw Community High School, Wawasee High School and home school.
The students received an introduction to the program, learned about upcoming sessions and engaged in icebreaker activities to get to know one another.
KYLA students participate in monthly sessions across various locations in Kosciusko County, where they learn essential leadership skills. These sessions cover diverse community sectors such as government, healthcare, agriculture and service organizations.
Through a group community service project, students will have the opportunity to apply their leadership skills and share their experiences.
KYLA aims to create a supportive environment where high school juniors can develop leadership skills and become informed, proactive community leaders.
For more information, visit www.kosciuskoyouthleadership.org or follow KYLA on social media.

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