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Two Pinecrest Juniors Graduate from Youth Leadership Forsyth Class of 2016
Patricio Sanchez and Elizabeth Welsko Were Selected From Hundreds of Applicants
Patricio "Pato" Sanchez and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Welsko, both juniors at Pinecrest Academy, a PreK-12th grade private Catholic School in Cumming, participated in an eight month Youth Leadership Forsyth (YLF) program, celebrating graduation on April 21, 2016.
YLF provides high school juniors from public, private and home schools with leadership training, a greater understanding of public decisions and opportunities for community involvement. The curriculum is led in partnership with the YMCA, local businesses and community leaders.
YLF is the only program of its kind in Forsyth County, providing an opportunity for students from different schools to meet others across the County to develop a level of mutual trust and respect.
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YLF receives hundreds of applications a year but only selects a class of 36-40 students each year. Sanchez and Welsko were among those chosen for the Class of 2016.
Students meet once a month for eight months and participate in hands-on training, tours and activities, including a day at the State Capital, meeting with government officials and participating with Congress in session.