Three Port Allegany High School Seniors spent a week of their summer attending the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership -Award) Conference held at Westminster College in New Wilmington.  RYLA is a leadership development program organized by Rotary International clubs and districts for young people to cultivate leadership, character and citizenship skills. 

The programs feature hands-on training, team-building activities, motivational speakers, and problem-solving exercises.  Rotary clubs and districts sponsor and cover all costs for selected participants who are chosen for their proven or potential leadership abilities.  The goal is to help young people become effective and responsible community leaders by increasing self-confidence, communication skills and the ability to make a positive impact. 

The Port Allegany Rotary Club selected Alex Schott, Micah Emerick and Kendra Meade through an interview process.  They attended RYLA in June and recently presented a program to their sponsoring club to tell them of their experience.