Just a handful of 2016-2017 selected KYLA members. Pictured, left to right: Emma Ross (Triton), Sarah Bingham (Lakeland Christian Academy), Hannah Wanemacher (Triton), Kolbie Mason (Triton), Rozlyn Bishop (Whitko), Hanna Haines (At Large member, Wawasee), Jacqueline Werstler (Whitko), Baylee Wiley (Lakeland Christian Academy), Jared Mikel (At Large member, Tippecanoe Valley) and Tony Ciriello (KYLA Moderator).

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Every year, approximately 30 students are selected from high schools in Kosciusko County to participate in the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA).  Selected members will spend several hours throughout their junior year learning about leadership in our community and participating in a community service project.

The group kicked off the new school year with an introductory meeting at Baker Youth Club where the KYLA Moderator and previous selectees (At-Large members) led the group through entertaining introductions and public speaking skills exercises.