Attention Sophomores!
We have two exciting leadership opportunities to share with you. The first is the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY). HOBY is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace, and community. Outstanding sophomore students who attend this three-day seminar interact with leaders in business, government, education, media and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community. To find out more, visit .
The second and equally engaging opportunity is the MassSTAR Citizenship Conference. This conference is a unique three-day experience offered to one sophomore from every Massachusetts-accredited public, private, charter, and vocational high school. The MassSTAR Citizenship Conference presents three days of intensive programming and hands-on learning to challenge the student delegates, broaden their perspectives, and bring out their inner leadership potential. Through a series of panels, group learning activities, and intensive small group discussions, young people learn that they can be proactive leaders in their own communities. To find out more, visit .
How To Apply:
Any sophomore wanting to become part of these incredible opportunities must apply by submitting an essay on the topic of Leadership. In a one page essay (single or double-spaced), please explain why you would like to be considered as a representative at a leadership conference. Feel free to include what you feel are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a leader in your school and community. If you have not had an opportunity to be in a leadership position at this point in your school career, please explain why you would like to be a leader in your school and community.
Please submit your essays to Mr. Garofalo by Friday, November 8th (2 PM). (You may turn in a hard copy in the Guidance Office or submit it via email: jgarofalo@slrsd.org) The winners of the essay contest will be chosen by a panel to represent Silver Lake Regional High School at the HOBY and MassSTAR conferences this upcoming spring. For further information, please see Mr. Garofalo in Guidance.