Seven nonprofits in Christian County have benefited from the Hopkinsville-Christian County Youth Leadership Program this year, but only one is receiving cash. The Youth Leadership Class was broken into seven groups and volunteered at least an hour of time each month to Special Olympics, Men2Be, Aaron McNeil House, Joy Closet, Boys and Girls Club, Sanctuary Inc., and Challenge House.
Program Co-Coordinator, Kim Batts says the winner of the $1,000 from the Al Wettstein, Jr. Endowment Fund was chosen following presentations by each group.
The Joy Closet volunteers were Lexi Lyon, Andrew Fincham, Maleigha Henderson, Ryan Martin, Addison Robertson, and Kate Adams.
Christian County High School Senior Avery Adcock and Hopkinsville High School Senior Ty Richards Ebbinger were recognized as Spirit of Leadership Award winners.
Christian County Chamber President Taylor Hayes congratulated the Class and encouraged them to think about the future.
click to download audioLeadership Board Member, Chris Boyett asked the high school students to share their knowledge.
click to download audioIn celebration of finishing the 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Program, 42 students were recognized. Graduation was held Sunday afternoon at the Christian County Schools Performing Arts Center. The Youth Leadership program was started in 1988.
CLASS OF 2024-2025
CHRISTIAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Avery Adcock
Cameran Aldridge
Tristin Dillard
Andrew Fincham
Cooper Fort
Alex Hale
Claire Lacy
Virginia Lane
Stephan Lovan, Jr.
Caleb Luttrell
Sophia Wilson
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Bryce Askew
Bralee Fowler
Lexi Lyon
Collin Outland
HOPKINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Evelyn Bangart
Kaley Bangart
Dylan Barrett
Grace Cansler
Kila Cherry
Kaydon Coats
Ty Ebbinger
Azaa Enkhtugs
Gavin Harton
Aiden King
Maleigha Henderson
Foster Jackson
Madelin Macario
Ryan Martin
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ACADEMY
Kate Adams
Gracie Ausenbaugh
Bella Brunson
Kate Cayce
Jude Finch
Tori Flick
Jackson Flynn
Alyssa Grise
Palin Hampton
Maggie Mohon
Addison Robertson
Hugh Sisk
Emma Tyler
