Representing 21 metro-area schools and a variety of backgrounds and
ethnicities, 42 students were named to the 2008 Youth Leadership Omaha
program. Now in its 16th year, this popular interactive leadership
development program offers high school sophomores the opportunity to
explore the issues that shape our community.
Creighton Universitys College of Business Administration and the AIM
Institute coordinate the program, which was originally developed in
1992 by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Student leaders from the
Creightons College of Business Administration facilitate each of the
sessions, with assistance from community volunteers.
This year's students were selected from more than 200 applicants. The
selection process includes both a written application and interviews
with a volunteer selection committee. In addition to differences in
their backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities, faiths, and socioeconomic
groups, the group also represents different leadership levels ranging
from established and emerging leaders to diamonds in the rough.
While the students will learn a great deal from the various
experiences they will have as part of this program and the community
leaders they will encounter, a significant aspect of their learning
will occur from meeting and getting to know each other. We are
especially excited to see how they will take what they learn and apply
it to our community, said John Jeanetta, vice president of organizational development at the AIM Institute.
The program kicked off in November with an opening retreat designed to
acquaint students with the program, the issues to be examined and with
the adult volunteers and each other. The participants will take part in
day-long sessions every three to four weeks through April 2009, focusing on
such areas as:
- Community bus tour to explore Omahas growth and development
- Media and the arts
- Government and the justice system
- Health and human services
- Business and technology
- Education & career development
With each session, students have the opportunity for hands-on
simulations and activities that promote the free exchange of ideas,
information and advice. At the same time, they are encouraged to
reflect on how their schools, neighborhoods, ethnicities, faiths,
leadership skills, and life experiences impact their ability to make a
difference.
For more information about Youth Leadership Omaha, contact Maryanne
Rouse at (402) 280-2613 or
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2008 Youth Leadership Omaha Class
Donovan Allen, Bryan Senior High
Meghan Anderson, Marian High School
Jacobo Botto, Central High School
Alexandra Bragg, Central High School
Cassandra Burgdorf, North High School
Mariena Busey, Northwest High School
Viktor Chebotaryov, Burke High School
Karen Cheng, Millard North High School
Renier Davison, Benson High School
SaraJoy Doghman, Central High School
Colby Dostal, Gretna High School
Taylor Greene, Central High School
Jonathan Hanisch, Bennington High School
Quamesha Hayes, North High School
Sydney Henselin, Fort Calhoun High School
Alexandra Hippen, Millard North High School
Isaiah Hood, Burke High School
Diamond Johnson, Omaha North High School
Alexis Kaiser, Skutt Catholic High School
Sam Kane, Millard North High School
Cameron Lewis, South High School
Grant Lubeck, Creighton Prep
Laura Magaña, South High School
Quentin Marquez, Creighton Prep
Saleasha McClurge, Millard South High School
Elizabeth Morrison, Millard South High School
Katharine Moustakes, Millard West High School
Chloe Nabity, Elkhorn High School
Patricia Owens, Duchesne Academy
Peter Pei, Millard West
Tyler Rohlfsen, Millard South
Alexandra Rommelfanger, Gross Catholic
Mackenna Rommelfanger, Gross Catholic
Daniel Schlessinger, Millard North
Elyssa Sitti, Mercy High School
Holly Sly, Omaha Christian Academy
David Smiley, North High School
Anna Svobda, Central High School
William Taylor, Benson High School
Isaac Thomas, Central High School
Shaylea Valentine, South High School
Fang Zheng, Central High School
Creighton University Student Leaders
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Eric Jamison
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St. Charles, IL
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Finance
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Kara Eichman
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Manhattan, KS
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Finance & International Business
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Ben Schaechter
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Sunnyvale, CA
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Management Information Systems
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Emily Bartlett
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Omaha, NE
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Finance
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Abby Coleman
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Overland Park, KS
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Economics & Pre-Pharmacy
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Maurice Brewer
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Kansas City, MO
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Pre-Law & Business
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Tim OBrien
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Omaha, NE
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Management Pre-Law
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Jessie Garbe
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West Des Moines, IA
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Marketing & Human Resources Management
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Laura Reichling
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Fort Worth, TX
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International Business, French, & Finance
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Ryan Bouckaert
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Omaha, NE
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Economics
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Creighton Faculty Advisors:
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Maryanne Rouse
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Omaha, NE
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Professional Ethics Advisor
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Jeremy Fisher
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Omaha, NE
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Associate Director, Business Career Programs
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