Lydia Rice Chosen as 2024/2025 Leadership University Class Participant
JACKSON, TENN., July 17, 2024 – Lydia Rice, a HomeLife Academy student, was one of 40 student applicants chosen by the Greater Jackson Chamber for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County.
The new class kicked off their Leadership University journey with an information session in mid-July led by Leadership University Chair Holly Dean, Regions Bank and Vice-Chair Ryan Blake, West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. Later this month, Leadership University class members will begin with an opening retreat at Camp Mack Morris in Camden, Tennessee.
Throughout the program, class members will meet monthly for engaging sessions covering a wide range of topics. Each session will include a leadership skill-building component, equipping the participants with essential tools for their leadership journey. Leaders from various sectors, including health care, criminal justice, economic development, education and government, will share insights into the current state, challenges and future vision within their respective areas.
“We are excited to welcome our new participants to Leadership University,” says Lauren Saliba, Greater Jackson Chamber vice president of education and leadership development. “We have an exceptional group of talented young individuals, and we’re looking forward to getting to know them and watching their leadership skills flourish. Leadership University excels at providing students with unique insights into Jackson, offering experiences they wouldn’t have had otherwise. They will form lifelong friendships and develop leadership skills that will empower their future. Our dedicated Leadership University board works tirelessly to create a truly fulfilling experience.”
Sponsored by the Greater Jackson Chamber, Union University, Jackson State Community College, The University of Memphis at Lambuth, Hiller Plumbing Heating Cooling and Electrical, Jackson Energy Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority, Leaders Credit Union, FirstBank, MG Construction, Alan Brown State Farm and The Bank of Jackson.
The 2024-2025 Leadership University class includes:
Homelife Academy – Lydia Rice
Augustine School – Isaac Brady, Jaylon Longley, Mary Pettigrew, and Caroline Piner
Jackson Christian School – Ambrielle Bowker, Gracie Bratcher, Addyson Dewitt, Abigail Melton, Addie Redmon, Madalyn Smith, and Tanishi Sorker
JCM- Early College High School – Kalia Burrell, Hudson O’Neill, and Je’Delle Ross
Madison Academic Magnet High School – David Rooks, Samuel Latham, and Boyan Xu
Magnet Academic Magnet High School – Ella Stephenson
North Side High School – Kaleigha Hartfield and Lisha Patel
South Side High School – Talayeh Fryer, Miller Hornsby, Micah Isom, Emma Murray, and Jaxon Pendley
Trinity Christian Academy – Edie Allen, Lydia Cashion, Jayla Delk, Katherine Kelley, Max Richardson, and Ellie Williams
University School of Jackson – Michael Cook, Madeline Eldridge, Lauren Hutchison, Kipi Golden, Ayden Johnson, Maggie Norris, Devin Wagner, and Ava Young
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