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Youth Salute Sponsor: Wanda Vincente
WVincente@mcpsva.org
571-377-7067
Youth Salute recognizes outstanding high school seniors, and involves them in seminars and workshops specifically designed to further develop their exemplary leadership skills. Youth Salutes are the root of The National Council on Youth Leadership program, and have been implemented in communities across the country to provide recognition to outstanding high school seniors. Nominations for Youth Salutes are requested during a student's junior year. The nominees must have been elected to a leadership position and have at least a "B" average. Students are not only nominated based upon grades, but also on their leadership activity in school, religious organizations, and in their community. Each student is asked to complete an application and answer an essay question.
Those students selected for the program then participate in:
- Seminars and workshops focused on team building, communication, change, positive attitude, self-esteem, and leadership skills.
- Community recognition ceremonies, local media coverage, and photographic displays of youth accomplishments.
- Scholarships and awards to outstanding youth leaders.
- Various social events