Warsaw Student Selected As 'Indiana Leaders Of Tomorrow' Finalist
Posted
Staff Report-
Amanda Skibowski, a senior at Warsaw Community High School, was named as one of 12 finalists in the "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program and received a $500 cash award for college and $500 for her school, a donation from EMBARQ Thursday.EMBARQ initiated the statewide "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program and partnered with the Times-Union to recognize young leaders in grades 9-12 for their leadership through community volunteerism, academic success and extracurricular activities.
Skibowski, daughter of Mark and Teri Skibowski, Warsaw, was selected as a finalist of the "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program for her many community service and academic achievements.
Skibowski co-founded Trinkets for Teens, an organization that collects, wraps and distributes Christmas gifts to underprivileged teens throughout Kosciusko County.
She teaches Sunday school at her church and assists at the animal shelter.
She is active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the Academic Super Bowl team, the soccer team and is a member of Lake City Skiers. She is an honor student at WCHS and is a member of the National Honor Society.
The statewide winner of the "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program was Kyle Gough, of Westview High School, Topeka, Ind. Gough was selected as the winner by a panel of judges from more than 250 nominations generated around the state.
"Embarq congratulates Amanda and all of those who have been nominated in this program," said Jack Moore, Embarq public affairs manager.
"We are proud to partner with the Times-Union to recognize area youth for the leadership roles they are playing and hope to encourage others to become volunteers in our community."
