Fourteen young people graduated from the year-long Youth Leadership Wilkes program which instructed and trained them in leadership techniques and skills ranging from public speaking to project development. The program was conducted through the University of Georgia Extension Service and the Wilkes County Family Connection. Pictured above are graduates (left to right, front to back) Mariah Crew, Nora Early, Hailey James, Breckyn Hudson, Molly Newsome, Kirea Norman, Shaneika Mahoney, Alyssa Stewart, Brittany Klaus, Victoria McLendon, Delaney Russell, Marcus Early, Carolyn Blackmon, County Agent Marcie Simpson, Family Connection Director Carolyn Reynolds, and Kelley Roberts. Another Youth Leadership program is planned to begin soon. Interested young people should call 706-678-2332 for an application.