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Pictured from left is Emily Wolper of Morristown, Mike Phelan, David
Lour, Willie Young, Doug Hilbert, and Anthony Palacio all of Whippany
Park High School. |
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The Youth Council of the American Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey hosted its 7th
Annual Youth Leadership Conference on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the County
College of Morris.
Over 50 students from area high schools attended the event. Keynote speaker,
Emily Wolper, an education consultant from Morristown, lead a dynamic discussion
on benefit’s of extra curricular activities. She also held a question and answer
session, where she helped the students navigate the college road map with tips
on how to write a great college essay’s and why SAT scores matter, as well as
many more.
In addition speakers from "Spark the Wave" a non-profit organization that builds
on young people's passion for volunteerism, offered hands-on lessons and
activities on motivating groups and the importance of communication. SPARK THE
WAVE is located in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. |
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