This year, seven nonprofits in Christian County benefited from the Hopkinsville-Christian County Youth Leadership Program, but only one received funding. The Youth Leadership Class was divided into seven groups, and each group volunteered at least one hour per month to Special Olympics, Men2Be, Aaron McNeil House, Joy Closet, Boys and Girls Club, Sanctuary Inc., and Challenge House.
Kim Batts, Program Co-Coordinator, says the winner of the $1,000 from the Al Wettstein, Jr. Endowment Fund was chosen after each group gave their presentation.
The Joy Closet volunteers included 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 named Spirit of Leadership Award winners.
Taylor Hayes, President of the Christian County Chamber, congratulated the class and encouraged them to think about the future.
Chris Boyett, a Leadership Board member, asked the high school students to share their knowledge.
42 students were honored for successfully completing the 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Program. The Christian County Schools Performing Arts Center hosted graduation ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. The Youth Leadership program began 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
