February 1, 2019
Students from Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan County will participate in United Way Program to grow nonprofit knowledge and leadership skills
INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, January 26, twenty-seven civic-minded Central Indiana high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors, gathered to kick off the 2019 Youth Leadership United program.
Youth Leadership United teaches high school students about the nonprofit sector and how to serve on boards and committees, expanding their community leadership opportunities. Each year, students are selected through a competitive application process. The 2019 class includes the following students:
Yahya Amjad, Freshman at Lawrence Central High School
Alexandria Armstrong, Sophomore at Avon High School
Brynn Baker, Sophomore at St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School
Cassandra Biglan, Sophomore at University High School
Christopher De La Cruz, Junior at Southport High School
Vamsi Duvvuri, Sophomore at Carmel High School
Nabeel Farooq, Sophomore at Zionsville Community High School
Alexander Garcia, Freshman at Avon High School
Chantel Hartfield, Sophomore at Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School
Ptolemy Henson, Sophomore at Lawrence North High School
Jasmine Hsu, Sophomore at Carmel High School
Hayden Hudnall, Sophomore at Westfield High School
Vishnu Iyer, Freshman at University High School
Natanya Katz, Sophomore at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Caydance McIntyre, Freshman at Monrovia High School
Mozen Mertami, Junior at Eman Schools
Aadam Merzoug, Sophomore at Carmel High School
Lucy Miller, Freshman at New Palestine High School
Dominic Oaldon, Sophomore at Cardinal Ritter High School
Rebecca Richey, Sophomore at Cathedral High School
Griffin Ritter, Sophomore at Monrovia High School
Camille Sidebottom, Freshman at Zionville Community High School
Grace Vlasak, Junior at St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School
Khayla Williams, Freshman at Hamilton Southeastern High School
Kennedy Winfrey-Ragland, Sophomore at Noblesville High School
Gavin Wise, Junior at Monrovia High School
Bailey Young, Sophomore at New Palestine High School
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About United Way of Central Indiana: United Way is a community of donors, advocates, volunteers, and partners who fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. United Way invites all members of our community to LIVE UNITED by giving, advocating and volunteering to improve lives in Central Indiana. Visit www.uwci.org to learn more.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Hashem | Public and Community Relations Manager
office: 317-921-1313 | cell: 563-271-4385 | jennifer.hashem@uwci.org