COMMUNITY

Mescalero students picked for 8th grade Leadership Lincoln

From Staff Reports

Twelve Mescalero Apache School 8th-grade students were selected by their teachers and peers to participate in 8th grade Leadership Lincoln.

Selected for 8th-grade Leadership Lincoln were back row from left, Kolton Kazhe, Veronica Beck-Ruiz, Dezirae Grant, Elijah Caje, Thomas Bigmouth and Malendra Dolan. In fron from left, Maekquin Fossum, Ivonna Burgess, Santanita Smith and Kirstein Smith
Not pictured are David Vigil and Shayelyn Kaydahzinne.

Youth Leadership Lincoln is designed to identify and motivate young emerging leaders, exposing them to the realities, challenges and opportunities in the community.

The program entails monthly classes, during school, in which community leaders share their experiences and ask for their insights. One of the sessions covers community service.

Community and school officials are proud of the students and their accomplishments.