Congratulations to the MCHS juniors who graduated as part of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Youth LEAD Class #14.
The graduation ceremony, which took place during the Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership breakfast, served as a fitting culmination of their dedication and leadership exhibited throughout the program.
Join us in congratulating these remarkable students from McCracken County High School who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and a passion for making a difference in their community. Their journey through the Youth LEAD program is just the beginning of a bright future filled with endless opportunities and achievements.
Let's celebrate their success and applaud their accomplishments as they continue to inspire others and leave an indelible mark on the world around them.
Jack Adreon, Baleigh Arnold, Nathan Bowling, Lauren Bundren, Jackson Diaz, Ava Englert, Mikell Fischer, Cecilia Henley, Olivia Hill, Reagan Hill, Sarah Houser, Peyton Joyner, Jack Nelson, Nicholas Nyberg, Riya Patel, Carlee Puryear, Allison Ricketts, Lilly Smith, Cameron Sullivan, Brooke Willett, Brooks Wolfe.
The Youth LEAD program is designed to develop and prepare students for future community support and leadership roles in Paducah/McCracken County. Youth LEAD targets high school juniors in Paducah Independent, McCracken County Public Schools, and private and home‐school systems. The students spend one day a month for six months learning about human needs and service learning, communication and career development, business and economy, law and government, and healthcare in McCracken County. The selection process includes leadership potential/skills, school activities, community and diversity among schools, ethnicity, and gender.