Watertown students can apply to be part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. The Rotary Club of Watertown provided the following information.
The Rotary Club of Watertown is actively searching for qualified candidates to attend this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference to be held June 27-29, 2025, at Fitchburg State University. This annual leadership conference offers outstanding high school sophomores an opportunity to live, work and interact together in an atmosphere of friendly competition.
It is a program designed to challenge the participants to utilize and improve their skills and accept the responsibilities of leadership. Best of all, there is no charge to students who participate! The Rotary Club of Watertown will sponsor 4 participants at this year’s conference.
John Nealon, local RYLA Committee Chairperson, said that participants would be selected from young women and men who have exhibited leadership abilities, who are currently in their sophomore year of high school, and who are Watertown residents. The Rotary Club of Watertown is now contacting high school principals, guidance counselors, youth organizations and other sources for nominations of conference participants.
Aimed at developing the leadership potential of young men and women, the conference will feature many thought-provoking events including interactive Leadership Labs, exciting guest speakers, and challenging mental and physical activities that will provide the participants with a chance to excel amongst and with their peers. Topics will include decision-making, critical thinking, communicating effectively, ethics, and public service.
Anyone interested in obtaining further information should visit http://www.ryla7910.org/ or contact: John Nealon at john@nealonrealty.com or any other member of the Watertown Rotary Club.