FOR SOPHOMORES ONLY!
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Outstanding sophomore students who attend this three-day seminar will interact with leaders in business, government, education, media, and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community.
The HOBY Leadership Seminar will be held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, June 7–9, 2024. The Davenport Noon Optimist Club is sponsoring two students from Assumption High School by paying the $545.00 registration fee. To find out more, visit www.hoby.org/students.
If you are interested in representing Assumption High School as a HOBY Ambassador and can attend the leadership seminar in June of 2024, please apply by submitting an essay on leadership. Two Assumption High School sophomore students will be selected based on the criteria as outlined by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: exhibits potential for, or has demonstrated use of communication, critical thinking, strong decision making, creative problem solving, sensitive to others, interest in community service.
ESSAY TOPIC:
In 200 words or less, please describe the last leadership role you were involved in and explain the challenges you faced and the reward you gained.
These essays need to be turned into Student Services by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023. If you have any questions, please see either Mrs. Day or Mrs. Quested in Student Services.