The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its October meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spoke about the duties of the mayor’s office, the city council’s responsibilities and about the different city departments. Bob Sanders, Kosciusko County councilman, spoke to the students about some of his responsibilities as a member of the county council. Tony Ciriello, KYLA moderator, concluded the session by informing the students about state government and giving qualities of what makes a good leader. The next KYLA meeting will be Nov. 6 at Chore-Time Brock. For more information about KYLA, go to www.kylaleadership.org Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Elaine Warner, Whitko High School; Hannah Jennings, Triton High School; Paige Price, Lakeland Christian Academy; Nicole Eckert, Warsaw Community High School; back row: Thallemer; Blake Schritter, WCHS; Nate Spangle, THS; and Sanders.
