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Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy

The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy helps high school students from across the county to develop leadership skills. Through monthly meetings and hands-on training, the students create and implement community service projects in a variety of areas.

Editor - Greg Banks

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Carl LausterPresidentKosciusko Youth Leadership Academy

Chris McKeandModeratorKosciusko Youth Leadership Academy

Brent MillerStudentTippecanoe Valley High School

Titiksha GorheStudentWarsaw Community High School

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Date uploaded: November 12, 2024

City: Warsaw, IN

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