2025 Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program Class – USAFA
Please join us in congratulating the students selected to attend the session at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, February 18-22, 2025. These ten exceptional students will engage in leadership activities and lessons alongside cadets and other S2S leaders, including sessions during the National Character and Leadership Symposium:
We are excited to introduce the 2025 Spring Class:
- Abigail from Bob Jones High School (Madison, AL)
- Bella from Pieper High School (San Antonio, TX)
- Amira from Ramstein High School (Ramstein, Germany)
- Jesilyn from Lejeune High School (Camp Lejeune, NC)
- Libby from Smith Station High School (Smith Station, AL)
- Mason from Swansboro High School (Swansboro, NC)
- Mitchell from Burkburnett High School (Burkburnett, TX)
- Molly from Widefield High School (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Olivia from Fort Campbell High School (Fort Cambell, KY)
- Tiffany from Prattville High School (Prattville, AL)
- Eliana and Taylor overlooking the Hudson River.
- Lani and Elizabeth appreciating the view of the Hudson River from the top of Thayer Hall.
- Andrew and Kallie sit in on a West Point class on leadership.
- Sergio, Taylor, Eliana and McKenzie practice communication skills during a fun evening of “blind bowling.”
- McKenzie after an invigorating pre-dawn PT session with cadets and LTG Gilland, USMA Superintendent.
- Students tour the football stadium and get a chance to touch a piece of history – the Berlin Wall.
- The 2024 FHSLP cohort, reflecting on their character strength results in a session with Dr. Matthews.
- Congratulations to Isabella, recipient of the 2024 Suzy Carlton Student Leadership and Civic Responsibility Award.
- Students pose with COL Spain and Dr. Matthews as the cohort wraps up leadership sessions at the United States Military Academy.
- Grateful for COL Matthews words of advice and wisdom, reflecting on lessons learned from leadership program and considerations for the next steps.
- The MCEC Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program class of 2024 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. From left to right: Kim Shoffner (MCEC), Eliana, Kyra Bush (MCEC), Taylor, Sergio, Lani, Amelia, Maddie, Isabella, McKenzie, Kallie, Andrew, Elizabeth, Missy Holstead (MCEC).
- Lani and Eliza ready to tackle the rock-climbing wall. This activity enhances team building, helps overcome apprehensions on the power of “yet,” builds trust in your teammates and solidifies strong communication skills.
- Sergio and Taylor watching the cadet formation before lunch.
- Oh, the joy of experiencing the fall season at scenic West Point!
- Students pause to reflect on the legacy of Frances Hesselbein (November 1, 1915 – December 11, 2022)
- Lani and Sergio at the Center for Enhanced Performance, performing an interactive exercise designed to instill confidence, practice working together as team, and improve focus and skillsets.
- After the group was given a tour of the physical education department, Lani presented our guide with a coin.
- Andrew, Taylor, Sergio, Isabella, Amelia and Eliana at Washington Hall, in front of the 70ft. x 35ft. panorama of military history, painted by T.L. Johnson.
- Kallie with cadets in MAJ Jones classroom, participating in a round-robin style session where students could ask each other questions pertaining to adolescence.
- COL (Retired) Donna Brazil led a session for the students on leadership challenges and the importance of resiliency.
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