Greene County Youth Leadership applications for the
 2010-11 school year are now available at all
local high schools and the Greene County Partnership.

Deadline to return applications:  Friday, April 16, 2010



Greene County Youth Leadership
Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
May 2009

The Greene County Youth Leadership is a personal program designed to motivate high school upperclassmen to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs and implementing them into their everyday life and school situations.

The purpose of the Greene County Youth Leadership program is:

·  To identify future and potential leaders in life, school, and the community and to help them prepare for future leadership roles in the community;

·  To provide these future leaders with a practical and comprehensive understanding of major issues and opportunities facing the Greene County area;

·  To improve the communication network among leaders from disparate backgrounds and interests;

·  To create a forum for persons of demonstrated commitment to the community to meet and exchange ideas; and

·  To stimulate increased student leadership participation and commitment in the community.

The Greene County Youth Leadership program begins in August with a day-long retreat and continues through May. Participants are exposed to a variety of viewpoints that illustrate the array of economic, political, educational, and social factors at work in Greene County. They meet with area leaders in business, media, government, education, and service organizations. In addition, participants receive training in leadership effectiveness and human behavior.

Youth Leadership - Retreat 2007
The Oaks Conference Center and Campground on the campus of
Freewill Baptist Family Ministries



The 2009-10 Program Outline is as follows:

All class participants must attend the day-long retreat in order to participate in the Greene County Youth Leadership program, which features team-building exercises and peer-bonding, as well as leadership skills training. The meeting dates for the students are scheduled by all five high school principals and in coordination with the city and county school systems' calendars and include in-service days when possible. All scheduled events in the Greene County Youth Leadership Program are school-sponsored events and are considered excused absences. Students are urged to check with teachers prior to these scheduled meetings for class and homework assignments that may be missed. The Greene County Youth Leadership Program continues to be supported by all the high school principals in Greeneville and Greene County, as well as the directors of schools.

Tuition to the Greene County Youth Leadership Program is $50 per participant and is non-refundable. Included in this fee are all costs, including the opening retreat, Leadership notebook and materials, Leadership shirt, meals, travel, speakers, etc.

Participants must make a commitment to the program. Attendance at the retreat and each monthly session, are prerequisites for graduation certification. Students are allowed to miss one (1) full session or two (2) half-day sessions; students who violate the attendance policy will be dismissed from the program. A student who misses a monthly meeting due to a school event/program will be considered excused. Missing a monthly meeting because of a test at school is not an excused absence; again, students are urged to stay in touch with their teachers in order to schedule a make up session if necessary.  Since the graduates of Greene County Youth Leadership possess a unique understanding and appreciation of the inner workings of our community, they will be excellent future candidates to serve on local boards, committees, and task forces.

Greeneville and Greene County are directly tied to the quality of their leadership. Greene County Youth Leadership is an affiliate program of the Greene County Partnership. The mission of Greene County Youth Leadership is to identify and prepare the community's future leadership about its resources. Greene County Youth Leadership will provide a network of future and emerging leaders who possess the skills and the commitment to continue the success of the community.

At the 2009 Graduation & Recognition Ceremony, Ashley Morris, a junior at Greeneville High School was honored with the "Outstanding Leadership Award" for her dedication and commitment to the program.  Zac Hyder, a sophomore at Greeneville High SChool was presented with the "Outstanding Character Award" for his displayed ethics, morals and values.  Sangela Blue, Outreach Coordinator and a Greene County Youth Community Action Team member, was recognized with the "Outstanding Service to Students Award" for her assistance with the program.  Greene Coach Co., Inc. was also recognized for its continued sponsorship of the Youth Leadership's Nashville trip, as well as Wal-Mart Transportation and the Niswonger Foundation for their continued financial support of the program. 

Nashville Trip - April 2008

Nashville Trip - April 2008

                                                                     

Greene County Youth Leadership - Class of 2009-10:

Greeneville High School: Ryan Baskette, Austin Boys, Jeff Cogburn, Troy Hopson, Mary Catherine Johnson, Brianna Kelley, Justin Reaves, Jillian Valk, Patrick Wells, and Jonathan Woolsey.

Chuckey-Doak High School: Chris Blakley, David Cooper, Courtney Gosnell, Caroline Mosley, Ariel Norton, and Jacy Weems.

South Greene High School:  Amanda Bowman, Brittney Brown, Katy Creasman, Ezra Crum, Brooke Johnson, Katie Laws, Daniel Rader, Ansley Ricker, Eric Roberts, Brittany Tarlton, Jordan Tipton, and Victoria Waddell.

West Greene High School:  Mikey Bible, Tori Franklin, Tiffany Grey, Summer Robinson, Sarah Smith, Seth Smith, Adam Solomon, Kristen Wilhoit, and Kristine Wisecarver.

North Greene High School:  Heath Charlton, Alexa Guelli, Stephanie Jones, Ashley Jubar, Becca Ormsbee, Dylan Payne, Brooke Roberts, Katie Simpson, and Josh Stephens.

Greene County Youth Community Action Team:
Barbara Lawson, Lawson Training & Marketing - Chairman
Kathy Myers, Foster Grandparents Program - Co-Chairman
Dr. Linda Stroud, Principal, Greeneville High School
George Frye, Principal, Chuckey-Doak High School
Cindy Bowman, Principal, South Greene High School
Larry Bible, Principal, West Greene High School
Robin Chapman, Assistant Principal, North Greene High School
David McLain, Principal, North Greene High School
Dr. Lyle Ailshie, Greeneville City Schools
Sangela Blue, Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville/Greene County
Bridget Brannan, Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville/Greene County
Scott Bullington, Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville/Greene County
Joyce Doughty, Tusculum College Center for Civic Advancement
Mary Fitzpatrick, Volunteer Center of Greene County
Mike Hollowell, Greene County YMCA
Shane Jones, Wellington Place of Greeneville
Betty Justis, Justis Record Search
Marnie Knight, Takoma Regional Hospital
Max Lawson, Lawson Chevrolet Olds
Shari Oster, Freewill Baptist Family Ministries
Wendy Peay, United Way of Greene County
Judy Phillips, Greene County Schools
Jennifer Solomon, Life Care Center of Greeneville
Tim Ward, Greeneville Police Department
Kelly Burrell, Leadership Director, Greene County Partnership


Greene County Youth Community Action Team - Student Representatives:
Greeneville High School -
Chuckey-Doak High School - Ariel Norton, Brooke White
North Greene High School - Lindsay Harbin, Andrew Tucker
South Greene High School - Jackson Oster, Ashley Shipley
West Greene High School - Kayla Murphy, Daniel Payne