In the News
Each Spring and Fall, 10-12 students head to the Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program. We are pleased to share media coverage from recent sessions.
LHS student participates in renowned Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program
Pieper High student selected for presigious leadership program
Swansboro High student nationally recognized for student leadership
3 San Antonio-area high school students selected for prestigious program at U.S. Air Force Academy
Burkburnett student wins scholarship to leadership program at Air Force Academy
I’ve made friends I will keep for a lifetime and learned things I will never forget. I have become a better person mentally, physically, and civically. I know how to be a better leader, and when and how to be a follower.
Olivia, Southern Pines, NC
- 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.