4 Delphi students selected for RYLA
Posted by David Wright
Four Delphi High School students will join 120+ other students from northern Indiana to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp at Camp Tecumseh YMCA!
The Rotary Club of Delphi has selected Loghan Minier, Stefany Mayhew, Stacia Erwin, & Brandon Wilson to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp April 23-25, 2010!
Local students have taken part in RYLA for the last 21 years. Many have said it is the best leadership seminar they have ever attended because it is so hands-on, not a series of lectures. Since RYLA attracts participation from students from all across northern Indiana, Delphi students work with young men and women from various ethnic and racial backgrounds. Participants come from large schools and small schools; rural schools and urban schools. Interestingly, former RYLA participants have expressed their pleasure at seeing many of the friends they have made at RYLA when they are on college-choice visits later in their high school career. The bonds made at RYLA last far beyond the weekend itself.
A central focus of the RYLA experience is the concept that each person can make a difference in the lives and well-being of others. When a person learns to lead and is willing to step out of their comfort zone, they can do much more than before. RYLA motivates students to do more than they would otherwise.
About RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp)
Rotarians are encouraged to visit and may do so for free!
RYLA Objectives
--To demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth.
--To encourage, assist, and train leaders in responsible and effective youth leadership.
--To encourage continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth.
--To publicly recognize the high qualities of youth who are rendering service to their communities as young leaders.
The camp includes physical, as well as mental challenges and lots of outdoor activities.
We believe this is an excellent camp and a great investment for the future of your youth. So, let's do it!!
What a great way to invest in the future!
Some student comments:
"This was the greatest experience. It changed my life. I want to come back as a
counselor."
"This was awesome."
"This camp was great. It was time well spent. I would definitely do it again."
"Unexpectedly phenomenal!"
"I think that the kind of effort & time that our leaders, the Rotary clubs, & RYLA put into
the youth of America is tremendous. You have inspired us all."
"Thank you for the opportunity to learn, share, and have a great weekend."
"Counselors were awesome!"
"It was all so much fun! I learned a lot of things about others as well as myself. I
especially learned about leaving my comfort zone."
"I had such a great experience here, and I wish more people could share the experience I
did."
"Before I came to RYLA, I was really not looking forward to coming, but when I got here
and we got into our group, I really had fun. I definitely learned many, many things. You
guys did a FANTASTIC job. I would really like to come again."
"This weekend was a million times better than I expected & I learned a lot about myself &
others. I never considered myself a leader...until now."
"I found a new side of me. Before, I would take leadership because I had to. Now, I want
to. I'm willing to put myself out there, even if people don't give back. I've had a fire
ignited in me that I can do this leadership. Though the battle may be tough, I can do this, no matter what."
See Video & Photo Journal on Home Page!
Local students have taken part in RYLA for the last 21 years. Many have said it is the best leadership seminar they have ever attended because it is so hands-on, not a series of lectures. Since RYLA attracts participation from students from all across northern Indiana, Delphi students work with young men and women from various ethnic and racial backgrounds. Participants come from large schools and small schools; rural schools and urban schools. Interestingly, former RYLA participants have expressed their pleasure at seeing many of the friends they have made at RYLA when they are on college-choice visits later in their high school career. The bonds made at RYLA last far beyond the weekend itself.
A central focus of the RYLA experience is the concept that each person can make a difference in the lives and well-being of others. When a person learns to lead and is willing to step out of their comfort zone, they can do much more than before. RYLA motivates students to do more than they would otherwise.
About RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp)
Rotarians are encouraged to visit and may do so for free!
RYLA Objectives
--To demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth.
--To encourage, assist, and train leaders in responsible and effective youth leadership.
--To encourage continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth.
--To publicly recognize the high qualities of youth who are rendering service to their communities as young leaders.
The camp includes physical, as well as mental challenges and lots of outdoor activities.
We believe this is an excellent camp and a great investment for the future of your youth. So, let's do it!!
What a great way to invest in the future!
Some student comments:
"This was the greatest experience. It changed my life. I want to come back as a
counselor."
"This was awesome."
"This camp was great. It was time well spent. I would definitely do it again."
"Unexpectedly phenomenal!"
"I think that the kind of effort & time that our leaders, the Rotary clubs, & RYLA put into
the youth of America is tremendous. You have inspired us all."
"Thank you for the opportunity to learn, share, and have a great weekend."
"Counselors were awesome!"
"It was all so much fun! I learned a lot of things about others as well as myself. I
especially learned about leaving my comfort zone."
"I had such a great experience here, and I wish more people could share the experience I
did."
"Before I came to RYLA, I was really not looking forward to coming, but when I got here
and we got into our group, I really had fun. I definitely learned many, many things. You
guys did a FANTASTIC job. I would really like to come again."
"This weekend was a million times better than I expected & I learned a lot about myself &
others. I never considered myself a leader...until now."
"I found a new side of me. Before, I would take leadership because I had to. Now, I want
to. I'm willing to put myself out there, even if people don't give back. I've had a fire
ignited in me that I can do this leadership. Though the battle may be tough, I can do this, no matter what."
See Video & Photo Journal on Home Page!