Young Leaders in Action

Three rising high school juniors from the West End participated in ropes courses, talent shows and college discussions during the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, held July 7-11 at Keystone College in La Plume. Sponsored by the West End Rotary Club, the students are, from left, Rachel Brunnquell of Effort, Ryan Conway of Kunkletown and Erin Gallagher of Saylorsburg. Rachel and Ryan attend Pius X High School in Bangor. Erin attends the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts in Bethlehem. RYLA is Rotary International's leadership training program for young people.