Monday, August 20, 2018

Montgomery Catholic Students Participate in Summer Leadership Programs

Montgomery Catholic high school students always find opportunities for enrichment and professional development throughout the summer. Several of our students were selected to attend leadership conferences different leadership conferences around the state.

Chris Valencia
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Sofia Izer
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Juniors Chris Valencia and Sofia Izer were selected to represent Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School as Ambassadors for HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) at Troy University, May 27-29. HOBY is the nation’s foremost Youth Leadership Seminar that over 10,000 deserving high school students from across the country attend each year.  Their mission is to inspire and develop the global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.  Montgomery Catholic is proud to nominate students each year who attend the conference, and look forward to encouraging these future leaders to make an impact on our community.
Isabelle Cochran
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Senior Isabelle Cochran attended the 31st Alabama Governor's School, June 17-29 at Samford University. The conference brought together around 90 gifted Alabama High School seniors to learn about various professions and majors and provided a variety of academic, creative and leadership experiences to attendees.

Boys State 2018
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Senior Austin Collett attended the American Legion Alabama Boys State convention, May 27-June 2 and Senior Melody Taylor attended the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State convention, June 10-15, at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.  Alabama Boys State and Girls State are leadership and government training programs and are among the highest honors granted to high school senior boys and girls. Students from around the state are chosen based on their demonstration of leadership, hard work, strong morals and motivation in school and community activities. These programs enable students to try their hands at politics and community service.
Melody Taylor
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Austin Collett
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