FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is excited to announce the 50 high school juniors selected for the 2024 Regional Youth Leadership (RYL) class, representing nearly 40 schools in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. This class marks the 30th year of the NKY Chamber’s signature program.
During the eight-month program, students will use the community as a classroom to collaborate with local business and civic leaders to enhance their educational experiences and complement their classroom learning. Sessions will occur once a month. During this time, the students will be introduced to various topics, including arts and culture, diversity and human services, economic development, health, law, leadership, and local government.
Students were selected through an extensive application process that included a minimum GPA of 3.0, a demonstration of leadership potential in their school and/or community, an interest in furthering their knowledge about the region and community leadership and approval from their high school principal or guidance counselor.
“This class, like before them, includes an impressive group of motivated and talented students. We’re excited to assist them along their journey to ensure they are properly equipped to make important leadership decisions in their careers and within their communities,” said Ann Marie Whelan, Program Director of Regional Youth Leadership. “Over the years, we’ve seen our participants go on to accomplish extraordinary things. I look forward to seeing the difference these class members make as they develop their leadership skills and become the future leaders of tomorrow.”
Regional Youth Leadership Class of 2024
- Safa Ahmad, Ursuline Academy
- Hannah Alex, Sycamore High School
- Clara Allen, St. Ursula Academy
- Ethan Barker, Villa Madonna Academy
- Tara Barkley, Dixie Heights High School
- Luke Bertsch, Bishop Brossart High School
- Julia Bohl, Mariemont High School
- Kevin Buemi, Dayton High School
- Katie Clark, Larry A. Ryle High School
- Addison Clifton, Dayton High School
- Abby Collins, St. Ursula Academy
- Darnea Davis Walker, Western Hills University High School
- Kye Denham, Beechwood High School
- Hannan Dusing, Notre Dame Academy
- Joey Enzweiler, Campbell County High School
- Laura Fagan, Mount Notre Dame
- Kate Fausz, Highlands High School
- Sebastian Feldkamp, Madeira High School
- Sean Gawronski, Anderson High School
- Jason George, Finneytown High School
- Briana Gomes, Lloyd Memorial High School
- Yuri Graves, Boone County High School
- Ethan Grindstaff, Grindstaff Homeschool
- Makayla Hagedorn, St. Henry District High School
- Jimmy Holtz, Holy Cross High School
- Didi Jiradamkerng, Notre Dame Academy
- Samantha Kayne, Indian Hill High School
- Ry Kelley, Walnut Hills High School
- Maya Lawrie, Notre Dame Academy
- Angela Lemus, Holmes High School
- Jocelyn Monson, Holy Cross High School
- Mason Moyle, Summit Country Day
- Lily Peffer, Simon Kenton High School
- Roger Phelps, iLEAD Academy
- Emma Prus, Madeira High School
- Tanvi Rakesh, Cooper High School
- Jack Rauf, Covington Latin School
- Olivia Robinson, Mount Notre Dame
- Adrianna Ross, Newport High School
- Ellie Sebens, Roger Bacon High School
- Ethan Stelzer, Calvary Christian School
- Michaela Stewart, Covington Classical Academy
- Bryce Tillett, Scott High School
- Ryan Timm, Villa Madonna Academy
- Emily Utley, Williamstown Jr/Sr High
- Andrew Weitzel, Covington Catholic High School
- Sylvia Wessel, Beechwood High School
- Dolan Whelan, Covington Catholic High School
- Alex Wills, Ignite Institute
- Madison Wolf, Newport Central Catholic
To learn more about RYL contact Ann Marie Whelan at [email protected] or visit www.nkychamber.com/regionalyouthleadership.
